Job opportunity : SOCIAL SCIENTIST

Position: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Social Scientist
Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon (with frequent travel to study sites)

Role Summary

CRID is seeking to recruit a Social Scientist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating all social science research activities within CRID. These activities include protocol development, tool design, training and supervision of field teams, qualitative data collection, management and analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The role also ensures that social science findings are effectively integrated into the broader public health outcomes, and that community perspectives and social dynamics are adequately reflected in recommendations for major decision making and strategies.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Anthropology, Sociology, Public Health, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in applied social science research, research promotion, political engagement, or public health advocacy.
  • Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods and participatory approaches.

Desirable

• Experience working with NMCPs, WHO, or other donor-funded projects.
• Knowledge of equity, inclusion, and vulnerability analysis in public health.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in line with experience.
• Health insurance and annual leave.
• Professional development and training opportunities

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Application Instruction

Applications should be submitted in a single PDF

A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation for the position.

A curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages).

Copies of Certificates and transcripts.

Contact information of two professional referees.

Working conditions

Full time, 40 hours per week.

How to Apply

Submit your application via this link:Application Form

Please feel free to contact this email address : crid@crid-cam.net for any additional information you may require.

Deadline: 24th October, 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

*Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

PS: Please note that CRID will never send unsolicited emails or do phone calls requesting payment from candidates.