Research Assistant (Sonographer) at Aga Khan University Hospital

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 successful candidate will perform obstetric ultrasound procedures for research participants with the aim of providing accurate pregnancy dating at various gestation. 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.

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