Field Technologist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No: CGHR/338/01/23

Job Summary: 

The Field technologist position requires the staff to supervise HDSS data collection, develop summary reports, perform data quality control and error corrections

Qualifications required

• Diploma in Community Health and development
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Dholuo
• Minimum of 1-year experience in field data collection for biomedical research
• Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic case report form (eCRF) for data collection
• In possession of a valid motorcycle rider’s licence with over 5 years’ experience in research field work riding

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supervise accurate collection of participant data in the study area according to the study protocol
• Develop good working relationships with the community, MOH Partners.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive research information
• Participate in training of the field staff
• Conduct community mobilization and sensitization activities as assigned by the coordinator
• Perform data quality control and return all the forms/cases with discrepancies to the Community Interviewers for correction
• Manage study supplies reorder levels and inventory
• Take minutes in all the weekly zonal meetings.
• Any other duty assigned/delegated by the immediate supervisor.