Consultant, Air Pollution Technician, Population Health - (260003CA)- Mombasa County

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.