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Aga Khan University Hospital Consultant, Air Pollution Technician, Population Health - (260003CA)- Kakamega County Consultancy Posted 2026-10-26
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Full-time consultancy role supporting the LOSHAK project in Kakamega County. The technician will calibrate and maintain air-monitoring devices, implement field activities per study protocols, ensure data quality, and submit regular progress reports. The position requires strict adherence to research ethics and Kenyan data-protection rules.

  • Full-time consultancy with 8-to-5 working hours
  • Fieldwork focused on air pollution monitoring in Kakamega County
  • Hands-on work with UPAS V2+, PurpleAir and LASCAR devices
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Full-time consultancy role supporting the LOSHAK project in Kakamega County. The technician will calibrate and maintain air-monitoring devices, implement field activities per study protocols, ensure data quality, and submit regular progress reports. The position requires strict adherence to research ethics and Kenyan data-protection rules.

  • Full-time consultancy with 8-to-5 working hours
  • Fieldwork focused on air pollution monitoring in Kakamega County
  • Hands-on work with UPAS V2+, PurpleAir and LASCAR devices
  • Must complete mandatory training and certification before deployment
  • Requires compliance with Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019
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Terms of Reference

Attend all mandatory training sessions and successfully complete the required certification prior to field deployment.

Calibrate, mount, unmount, clean, and maintain UPAS V2+, PurpleAir, and LASCAR monitoring devices according to study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and supervisor instructions.

Implement field activities strictly in accordance with approved study protocols, operational manuals, and training guidelines.

Conduct pre-deployment functionality checks on monitoring equipment and promptly report any malfunctions or technical issues that could compromise data quality.

Adhere to all ethical principles governing air pollution monitoring, participant interaction, and research conduct.

Ensure the safe custody, proper handling, security, and accountability of all project equipment assigned for fieldwork, returning all equipment to Aga Khan University (AKU) upon completion of the assignment.

Conduct respondent revisits for validation, quality assurance, and back-check activities as directed by supervisors.

Participate actively in regular field debrief meetings and implement feedback to improve field performance.

Avoid any activity that may present a conflict of interest or compromise the integrity, independence, or credibility of the study.

Prepare and submit accurate daily field activity summaries and progress reports to the Field Supervisor.

Manage routine field challenges professionally, de-escalating situations where possible and promptly escalating issues requiring supervisory intervention.

Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information and project data in compliance with the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019, study protocols, and institutional policies.

Support quality assurance and data integrity activities to ensure complete, accurate, and reliable field data collection.

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the successful implementation of the LOSHAK project.

Requirements

  • · Minimum of a diploma in environmental health or related sciences.
  • · Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
  • · Fluency in English, Kiswahili and local dialects.
  • · Previous experience in surveys and field work involving air pollution monitoring
  • · Proficiency in ICT and computer/tablet usage and associated applications.
  • · Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • · Culturally adaptable and sensitive.Have fluency in English, Kiswahili, and the local language(s) spoken within the assigned study area.
  • Terms of Reference
  • Attend all mandatory training sessions and successfully complete the required certification prior to field deployment.
  • Calibrate, mount, unmount, clean, and maintain UPAS V2+, PurpleAir, and LASCAR monitoring devices according to study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and supervisor instructions.
  • Implement field activities strictly in accordance with approved study protocols, operational manuals, and training guidelines.
  • Conduct pre-deployment functionality checks on monitoring equipment and promptly report any malfunctions or technical issues that could compromise data quality.
  • Adhere to all ethical principles governing air pollution monitoring, participant interaction, and research conduct.
  • Ensure the safe custody, proper handling, security, and accountability of all project equipment assigned for fieldwork, returning all equipment to Aga Khan University (AKU) upon completion of the assignment.
  • Conduct respondent revisits for validation, quality assurance, and back-check activities as directed by supervisors.
  • Participate actively in regular field debrief meetings and implement feedback to improve field performance.
  • Avoid any activity that may present a conflict of interest or compromise the integrity, independence, or credibility of the study.
  • Prepare and submit accurate daily field activity summaries and progress reports to the Field Supervisor.
  • Manage routine field challenges professionally, de-escalating situations where possible and promptly escalating issues requiring supervisory intervention.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information and project data in compliance with the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019, study protocols, and institutional policies.
  • Support quality assurance and data integrity activities to ensure complete, accurate, and reliable field data collection.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the successful implementation of the LOSHAK project.
  • · Minimum of a diploma in environmental health or related sciences.
  • · Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
  • · Fluency in English, Kiswahili and local dialects.
  • · Previous experience in surveys and field work involving air pollution monitoring
  • · Proficiency in ICT and computer/tablet usage and associated applications.
  • · Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • · Culturally adaptable and sensitive.Have fluency in English, Kiswahili, and the local language(s) spoken within the assigned study area.
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