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

CONSULTANT, AIR POLLUTION TECHNICIAN, POPULATION HEALTH (260003CA) - NAIROBI COUNTY About This Opportunity Aga Khan Hospitals is seeking a dedicated Consultant, Air Pollution Technician to join our Population Health team based in Nairobi County. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical air quality research while supporting public health initiatives in Kenya. You will be responsible for managing specialized air monitoring equipment, conducting field surveys, and ensuring data integrity throughout our air pollution monitoring project. What You'll Be Doing As our Air Pollution Technician, you will take charge of calibrating, mounting, and maintaining advanced monitoring devices including UPAS V2+, PurpleAir, and LASCAR equipment according to established study protocols and operational standards. You'll conduct comprehensive pre-deployment functionality checks on all monitoring equipment and promptly report any technical issues that could affect data quality. Your daily responsibilities will include executing field activities in strict compliance with approved protocols and training guidelines, conducting participant revisits for quality assurance and validation purposes, and preparing accurate daily field activity summaries and progress reports. You will manage field challenges professionally, de-escalate situations where appropriate, and escalate complex issues to your supervisor. Equipment accountability is paramount in this role. You will ensure safe custody, proper handling, and security of all assigned project equipment, with full responsibility for returning all materials to Aga Khan University upon assignment completion. Additionally, you'll participate actively in regular field debrief meetings, implement constructive feedback, and support all quality assurance activities to maintain complete and reliable data collection. Who You Should Be You must hold a minimum diploma in environmental health or related sciences, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Bring at least two years of professional experience, ideally with prior involvement in field surveys and air pollution monitoring work. Your communication skills must be exceptional. Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and local dialects spoken within your assigned study area is essential for engaging effectively with participants and colleagues. You should demonstrate proficiency in ICT applications, computer and tablet usage, and relevant software platforms. Beyond technical qualifications, you need strong interpersonal abilities, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability when working across diverse communities. You must maintain strict confidentiality of participant information and project data in compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act 2019 and institutional policies. Core competencies for this position include proficiency in environment law, data collection methodologies, HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) practices, and public health principles. Your integrity, independence, and commitment to research credibility must remain uncompromised throughout the project duration.