Vacancy title:
DFG Field Enumerator, IHD

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
Aga Khan University Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 8 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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