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Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

Job Summary

The Research Officer will support the implementation of environmental research activities within a pregnancy–birth cohort study in Isiolo County, Kenya. The Research Officer will be responsible for supporting the collection of environmental exposure data, assisting with field-based environmental assessments, community engagement activities, and contributing to the overall implementation of research activities.

Responsibilities or duties

Responsibilities

• Familiarize themselves with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data collection tools, and informed consent procedures to ensure adherence to study guidelines.
• Assist with environmental exposure assessments at the individual, household, and community levels in accordance with the study protocol, including the installation and monitoring of environmental monitoring equipment where required.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of wearable devices among study participants, including providing instructions on their proper use and maintenance
• Assist in maintaining quality control procedures for environmental and study-related data collection
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting of adverse events, including maintaining complete raw data and records.
• Participate in and support community engagement activities, maintaining respectful, culturally sensitive communication to promote trust, retention, and adherence to study procedures.
• Provide regular updates on progress and challenges and submit timely reports on data collection and study activities.
• Work closely with the broader research team to ensure smooth implementation of study activities.
• Comply with all ethical and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality, informed consent, and data handling guidelines.

Qualifications or requirements

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Health, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.

Experience needed

Relevant Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience with environmental assessments or data collection tools will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated competence in environmental assessments
• Experience in using computer or tablet-based applications for data collection (e.g Redcap)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Willing to work in remote areas within Isiolo county.
• Should be fluent in English and Swahili. Speaking Borana is an added advantage.
• Experience with environmental assessments or data collection tools will be an added advantage

Any other provided details

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills
• High level of integrity

• Familiarize themselves with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data collection tools, and informed consent procedures to ensure adherence to study guidelines.
• Assist with environmental exposure assessments at the individual, household, and community levels in accordance with the study protocol, including the installation and monitoring of environmental monitoring equipment where required.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of wearable devices among study participants, including providing instructions on their proper use and maintenance
• Assist in maintaining quality control procedures for environmental and study-related data collection
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting of adverse events, including maintaining complete raw data and records.
• Participate in and support community engagement activities, maintaining respectful, culturally sensitive communication to promote trust, retention, and adherence to study procedures.
• Provide regular updates on progress and challenges and submit timely reports on data collection and study activities.
• Work closely with the broader research team to ensure smooth implementation of study activities.
• Comply with all ethical and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality, informed consent, and data handling guidelines.

• Demonstrated competence in environmental assessments
• Experience in using computer or tablet-based applications for data collection (e.g Redcap)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Willing to work in remote areas within Isiolo county.
• Fluent in English and Swahili.
• Speaking Borana is an added advantage.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills
• High level of integrity

• Master’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Health, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.