Research Assistant, Sonographer, iMAMA, Provost Office CoE

Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is one of the hospitals in East Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International from USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years. 

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https://hospitals.aku.edu/

Research Assistant, Sonographer, iMAMA, Provost Office CoE

Responsibilities

  • Perform obstetric ultrasound procedures for research participants with the aim of identifying antenatal parameters
  • Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participants
  • Conduct all study activities in adherence to provided guidelines and protocols and with utmost confidentiality and ethical practice
  • Attend training sessions and obtain relevant competency in data collection, informed consent and other technical skills essential for delivery of his/her role.
  • Contribute to screening and recruitment of study participants Adequately handle and store study equipment and perform basic maintenance procedures
  • Manage supplies related to obstetric ultrasound provision to ensure service continuity
  • Any other responsibility as allocated by the study PI or her designate

Requirements

  • Have a Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or Diagnostic Radiography from a recognized institution and a Higher Diploma in Sonography
  • S/he must be registered by the Kenya radiation protection board and must have a valid license.
  • Other clinically qualified applicants with demonstrable competence in providing obstetric ultrasound will be considered.
  • Basic Computer literacy and training in Microsoft Office Suite

Relevant Experience

  • Competent at providing Obstetric ultrasound services including pregnancy dating at various gestations
  • Good written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili
  • At least 1 year’s clinical experience in providing obstetric ultrasound at a busy health facility
  • Experience working at public health care facilities
  • Experience in research activities at health referral or Primary health Care level facility

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://aku.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260002US&lang=en&utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline    02/08/2026, 9:59:00 PM

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