KEMRI Field Assistant (Entomology) Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Field Assistant (Entomology) Jobs in Kenya

Position summary

The candidate will be expected to support a team of entomology fieldworkers in the implementation of the entomology operations according to the protocol. The candidate will be expected to perform all entomology filed operations within the locality/village assigned in Kwale County. The candidate will be based in the field, preferably in his/her village of residence. The candidate will report to the senior field assistants and the entomology field lead.

Job Specification

• Follow and ensure proper compliance with protocol procedures and institutional guidelines.

• Support study activities including community engagement, information giving on study aims and procedures, recruitment of households, and obtaining informed consent.

• Establish good relationships with the study participants and proceed ethically and professionally during field activities.

• Collect and record data from household participating in mosquito collection.

• Collect and record data related to mosquito collection in the field.

• Collect larval and adult stages of mosquitoes within the locality/village assigned according to the pre-established methods in the study protocol and procedures.

• Ensure proper functioning, care and storage of all material received.

• Respect with zeal and responsibility the times of the activity plan.

• Must be able to fulfil other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

• Must be holders of at least KCSE Mean Grade D.

• A certificate in an environmental science will be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Able and willing to work odd hours: early mornings and late evenings.

• Ability to meet project objectives and deadlines and collect high quality data.

• Ability to use devices for electronic data capture.

• Good communication skills, flexibility, integrity and professionalism.

• Must be a Kwale resident and fluent in a Mijikenda language.

Desired Qualities

• Previous experience working with the community is highly valued but not essential.

• Experience with environmental or health research or program is desired, but not essential).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Field Assistant (Entomology) Jobs in Kenya

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