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Consultant, Phlebotomist, Loshak, Population Health At Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospital

Healthcare / Medical full time Nairobi Posted 3 days ago

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 Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​Job Summary. The purpose of this role is to support data collection, i.e. conduct household interviews, collecting and processing venous blood samples for the LOSHAK study in the following counties Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kitui, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru & Wajir..  Terms of Reference To attend and complete the training and pass the certification as required. To collect venous blood samples and other health measures as per the outlined study SOPs. Ensure sample quality during temporary storage at local labs and transportation by following the SOPs regulating collection and storage. To follow the study protocols as per the training. To follow all ethical standards of venous blood drawing as outlined during the training. To keep safe and secure all equipment and consumables assigned to you used for data collection and return the same to AKU at the end of the data collection period. Revisit respondents for validation/back check as needed. To participate in regular, debrief meetings as will be instructed by the supervisors. Not engage in any other activity that may cause a conflict of interest or compromise the study in any way while executing this assignment. Document daily summary report which you will submit to the supervisor. De-escalate and manage all situations within your control and escalate to Field supervisor those requiring his/her input and direction. Ensure confidentiality of all project information and participants data in alignment with data protection Act, 2019.  Requirements Minimum diploma in laboratory science, nursing or clinical medicine. Minimum of 2 years’ experience. Fluency in English, Kiswahili and local dialect. Previous experience in surveys and field work. Proficiency in ICT and computer/tablet usage and associated applications. Previous work in national surveys led by KNBS Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Culturally adaptable and sensitive.