Field Technologist - Kakamega County at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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