
Dfg Field Enumerator, Ihd
Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi | Full Time | Healthcare / Medical
Closing in 6 days from now
Job Summary
To assist in field activities for research projects within IHD. The main objectives of DFG study include but not limited to;
- Investigate environmental and behavioral determinants for the heterogeneous distribution of tungiasis in space and time
- Investigate host-seeking behavior of Tunga penetrans.
- Assess risk factors of chronic disease
- Assess mechanisms of cognitive impacts
- Assess impact on animal production
- Assess effect of environmental stress and exposure to insect growth regulators on gene expression in larvae and adult Tunga penetrans
- Mentor and train young investigators
- Engage policymakers, national, international NTD programs.
Responsibilities
Fieldwork Support
- Attend training on the planned study procedures, data collection and field activity management.
- Assist in logistical preparation and implementation of recruitment and mobilization of study participants.
- Administer pretested data collection tools.
- Actively participate in the process of troubleshooting on any issues affecting or may affect study field operations.
- Assist in community engagement processes.
- Attends debrief meetings as guided by the Project Lead.
- Attend any other task required by the Project Lead.
Data Management
- Introduce the study to the participants and seek their informed consent to participate in the study.
- Contribute to tool review and pre-testing of tools survey tools,foot exams and assessment tasks.
- Conduct data collection and ensure quality and ethics protocols are adhered to.
- Document and report field experiences as per the plan through the guidance of Project Lead.
- Safeguard data collection devices and tools.
- Ensure proper storage of all records and raw data.
Requirements
- A Diploma or a bachelor’s degree in public health, Development Studies or other allied fields. A background in health sciences is desirable.
- Proficiency in the use of smart phone/tablet to collect data is required.
- Familiarity with research ethics and experience taking informed consent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work within tight schedules.
Relevant Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or mixed methods research including use of smartphones/tablets to collect data.
- Experience in data coding and data transcription and translation is an added advantage.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Good knowledge and research data management.
- Demonstrate knowledge in community engagement in research.
- Excellent demonstrated teamwork and coordination skills.
Personal Characteristics
- Can work under minimal or no supervision.
- Highly organized.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player.
- Keen desire to learn and share knowledge.
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