Field Technologist - Kakamega County at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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Industry: Government Administration
Description: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee that all study procedures, consent forms, and documentation are completed, verified, and organized per protocol.
  • Provide daily oversight, guidance, and problem-solving to ensure smooth field operations throughout the study period.
  • Maintain adequate field supplies, ensure proper handling, processing, and transport of samples, and oversee safe biowaste disposal.
  • Build and sustain positive relationships with community members and address study-related concerns effectively.
  • Ensure timely and accurate data uploads and routinely provide progress updates to the study coordinator or trial manager.
  • Contribute to field staff training and perform other duties assigned by study leadership as needed.

Description.    

  • Diploma in Public Health, Community health or Social Sciences or any other related field from a recognized institution
  • Experience in conducting cross-sectional surveys, including anthropometric measurements and blood sampling will be an added advantage.    
  • Trained in data collection tools like Commcare, ODK, or Redcap.    
  • Knowledge of working with MoH registers.    
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and principles of Human Subject Research
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based

Key Skills

Medical  healthcare 
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