Tobias Odongo

A researcher at Kenya medical research institute

Kisumu County, Kenya

About

Tobias is well experienced in entomological activities both in the field and in the laboratory. An expert in malaria microscopy and soil transmitted helminths diagnosis. I have worked with both local and international organizations in human health improvement.

Experience

  • Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) (On-site)
    • Insectary manager (BOHEMIA PROJECT)
      Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Setting up insectary Rearing mosquitos mosquito dissection mosquito taxonomy Insecticide resistance monitoring field mosquito collections Maintaining insectary conditions training staff on mosquito collection methods

    • Quality Control Officer (Special repellant study)
      Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs

  • Entomology field coodinator ( Vectorlink Kenya) at Abt Associates
    Dec 2017 - Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Entomology field Technician (AIRS PROJECT) at Abt Associates
    Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Entomology Technician ( ivermectin study) at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
    Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 · 11 mos

  • Laboratory Technologist (schistosomiasis study) at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
    Feb 2012 - Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos