Consultant, Phlebotomist, LOSHAK, Population Health at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary.

The purpose of this role is to support data collection, i.e. conduct household interviews, collecting and processing venous blood samples for the LOSHAK study in the following counties Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kitui, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru & Wajir.. 

Terms of Reference

• To attend and complete the training and pass the certification as required.
• To collect venous blood samples and other health measures as per the outlined study SOPs.
• Ensure sample quality during temporary storage at local labs and transportation by following the SOPs regulating collection and storage.
• To follow the study protocols as per the training.
• To follow all ethical standards of venous blood drawing as outlined during the training.
• To keep safe and secure all equipment and consumables assigned to you used for data collection and return the same to AKU at the end of the data collection period.
• Revisit respondents for validation/back check as needed.
• To participate in regular, debrief meetings as will be instructed by the supervisors.
• Not engage in any other activity that may cause a conflict of interest or compromise the study in any way while executing this assignment.
• Document daily summary report which you will submit to the supervisor.
• De-escalate and manage all situations within your control and escalate to Field supervisor those requiring his/her input and direction.
• Ensure confidentiality of all project information and participants data in alignment with data protection Act, 2019.

 Requirements

• Minimum diploma in laboratory science, nursing or clinical medicine.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and local dialect.
• Previous experience in surveys and field work.
• Proficiency in ICT and computer/tablet usage and associated applications.
• Previous work in national surveys led by KNBS
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Culturally adaptable and sensitive.