Menstrual Health Survey of Adolescent Girls, Kenya at Brookfox Technologies Ltd

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1022898
  • Experience  8 Years +
  • Qualifications  Master’s Degree

Job Description

Job description

  • Brookfox Technologies is recruiting a Senior MHM Technical Advisor for a mixed-methods survey of adolescent girls’ access to menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) products in 11 Kenyan counties: Nairobi, Homa Bay, Turkana, Garissa, Kitui, Embu, Nyeri, Bungoma, Nakuru, Kilifi and Baringo. The survey is commissioned by an international development partner. It will reach about 2,200 girls aged 10 to 19, in and out of school, as well as schools, households, retailers and government supply chains, and will inform national and county MHM policy.
  • The Advisor will provide senior technical peer review so that the survey’s design, measures and findings meet international standards for menstrual health research. The assignment is about 20 working days spread over six months, starting in November 2026 (expected), subject to contract award.

Responsibilities

  • Review the inception report, including the conceptual framework, indicator set and alignment with MICS, JMP and Global MHH Monitoring Group priority indicators.
  • Review and strengthen data collection tools, including the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36) and disability-inclusive questions.
  • Advise on adolescent research ethics and safeguarding, especially for girls aged 10 to 14 and out-of-school girls.
  • Review the analysis plan, draft report and policy brief for accuracy, interpretation and policy relevance.
  • Take part in the validation workshop and quality-assure the final report, policy brief and journal article draft.

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent in public health, epidemiology, social science, gender or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of research on menstrual health, adolescent SRH, WASH or gender.
  • Peer-reviewed MHM publications, ideally in East Africa.
  • Proven knowledge of MHM measurement (MPNS, MICS, JMP) and Kenya’s MHM Policy 2019 to 2030.
  • Experience reviewing large surveys for UN agencies, government or major donors.
  • Excellent written English; Kiswahili is an advantage.

Method of Application

Apply online only at https://form.jotform.com/262866392174063 by 18 October 2026, 11:59 pm EAT.
Upload your CV (maximum 4 pages) and state your professional daily rate in KSh. You will also need to confirm that you agree to be included as a proposed expert in the technical proposal and will be available if the contract is awarded.
Applications by email will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Queries: admin@brookfoxtechnologies.com
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Interested and qualified? Go to Brookfox Technologies Ltd on form.jotform.com to apply

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