Consultant, Air Pollution Technician, Population Health

Job Summary.

The purpose of this role is to support data collection, i.e. conduct household interviews, deploy and retrieve UPAS V2+ as well as ensure correct calibration, functionality and recording of air pollution measurements for the LOSHAK study in the following counties Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kitui, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru & Wajir..

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.