Research Assistant- Sonographer, Department of Obs and Gynae job at Aga Khan University (AKU)
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Vacancy title:
Research Assistant- Sonographer, Department of Obs and Gynae

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Data Science / Research ]

Jobs at:

Aga Khan University (AKU)

Deadline of this Job:
21 April 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate will perform obstetric ultrasound procedures for research participants with the aim of providing accurate pregnancy dating at various gestations. He/she will also perform research roles including screening and recruitment of study participants, clinical and non-clinical data collection, reporting and follow-up.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Liaise with health facility staff and community teams to identify potentially eligible study participants for specific studies and sub-studies.
• Appropriately communicate with families and community about the study.
• Contribute to screening and recruitment of study participants including provision of informed consent.
• Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participants.
• Preparation of summary reports on research activities.
• Participants follow-up for research visits and data collection.
• Providing accurate pregnancy dating by performing obstetric ultrasound on research participants.
• Adequately handle and store study equipment and perform basic maintenance procedures.
• Manage supplies related to obstetric ultrasound provision to ensure service continuity.
• Train other research staff in roles related to obstetric ultrasound and relevant data collection.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the study coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Science or Diagnostic Radiography from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Sonography will be an added advantage.
• Registered by the Kenya Radiation Protection Board and have a valid licence.
• Other clinically qualified applicants with demonstrable competence in providing obstetric ultrasound will be considered.
• Competent at providing Obstetric ultrasound service including pregnancy dating and various gestations.
• At least 1-year clinical experience in providing obstetric ultrasound at a busy health facility.
Closing date: 21 April 2022

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 April 2022
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 07-04-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-04-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 07-04-2065
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