Vacancy No. CVDC/009/12/22

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).

Terms of Employment

• Ten (10) months contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is payable within the stated job grade

  Method of Application

  Applications MUST include the following:

  • Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
  • Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
  • Contacts of three referees including telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses
  • Copies of Certificates.
  • Contact telephone number

  Application letter should be addressed to 

  the Deputy Director, 
  CGMR (C), P. O. Box 428– 80108 Kilifi.

  Application deadline is January 4, 2023