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Field Technologist – Kakamega County at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

  • Job Type Contract
  • Qualification Diploma
  • Experience
  • Location Kakamega
  • Job Field Medical / Healthcare 

Field Technologist – Kakamega County at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Field Technologist – Kakamega County

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

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply

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