The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington is conducting a research study at multiple sites in Kenya.
As part of the international mission of the University of Washington to transfer technology and build capacity, a rotational fixed duration work/study (internship) position has been established in the research study and recruitment is currently underway.
This project invites application for the following position:
Data analyst Intern
Basic qualifications
At a minimum, the applicant should be an advanced student currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year Statistics course. We are looking for a person who is interested in research and would like to further their skills in this area.
Specifically, the student should have basic training and proficiency in:
· Statistical computing skills in at least one package such as STATA, SAS, S-Plus/R or SPSS
· Microsoft Office
· Basic programming.
· Teamwork skills.
Experience in data cleaning is desirable but not essential
Duration
The internship will run for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 4 months.
Remuneration
This position has a fixed monthly stipend of Ksh.5,000 per month for a time commitment of 25 hours per week (equivalent to 5 hours every day Monday to Friday).
Work Details
Working under the direct supervision of the DATA/IT Coordinator, the intern will carry out the following tasks, among others:
· Data analysis
· Data cleaning
· Generating periodic reports as instructed
· Data entry using online Data Entry system
· Ensures that confidentiality of data collected and stored are maintained
· Attends required meetings and trainings and provides input to enhance the system
· Keep record of work completed.
If you meet the above requirements, please send an application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 11th Feb, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs
