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Optometrist – Kisii
- Advertised Date: 05/06/25
- Closing Date: 05/19/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 4
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Optometrist – Kisii
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Provide guidance and training to data collectors, including on-the-job training and coaching
- ii. Ensure the quality of data collection by monitoring field processes, providing feedback, and verifying data accuracy
- iii. Ensure that ethical guidelines, research protocols, and other relevant standards are followed throughout the data collection process
- iv. Support data collectors with logistical matters, including arranging participant interviews and managing resources
- v. Address and resolve minor issues that arise during data collection
- vi. Maintain communication with the principal investigator and study coordinator, and provide regular updates on the project’s progress
- vii. Maintain detailed records of field activities and collected data.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in Optometry | Mandatory |
| 2 | Registered/licensed optometrist | Mandatory |
| 3 | Proficiency in computer applications | Mandatory |
| 4 | Experience in randomized controlled trials | Mandatory |
| 5 | Experience in coordinating a community eye health programme or clinical research | Mandatory |
| 6 | Knowledge of research ethics and good clinical practice | Mandatory |
| 7 | Willingness to live in Kisii County and travel extensively within the area | Mandatory |
| 8 | Knowledge of REDCap /smartphone-based data collection apps | Mandatory |
| 9 | Supervisory skills | Mandatory |
| 10 | Planning skills | Mandatory |
| 11 | Communication and reporting skills | Mandatory |
| 12 | Interpersonal skills | Mandatory |
| 13 | Team player | Mandatory |
