The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration
with the University of Washington (UW), University of Nairobi and CDC Kenya
will be conducting a PMTCT evaluation study project at multiple healthcare
facilities across Kenya.
The KEMRI/UW/UON/CDC PMTCT Evaluation Project, therefore, seeks to recruit
dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the following position:Data Manager (DM)
The Data Manager will assist the Study co-coordinator and the
Investigators to supervise and manage all data entry and field staff as related
to data collection and management issues.
S/he will perform data quality checks and resolve any issues
that arise, communicate with the laboratory staff as related to lab data, field
staff and clinicians in order to resolve errors.
The data manager will also perform analyses that highlight
relationships or be able to interpret such analysis to investigators, attend
and participate in regularly scheduled management meetings/discussions and
implement actions points as necessary and relevant to the management of
data.
The DM will be required to have the ability to develop an
in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation. Most importantly,
the DM will work very closely with Study Coordinator and Principal
Investigators.
Responsibilities
- Primary
responsibility will be the data management for the project
- Maintain
overall database system for the study project
- Conduct
predetermined daily/weekly data quality checks and come up with ways of
solving issues arising from this
- Assist
in developing a data quality protocol to be used for quality checks and
assurance for the database.
- Advise
the investigators on issues that affect data management.
- Keep
data log book of data entry queries and inconsistencies
- Coordinate
the data-checking process and produce reports on the data quality
- Present
weekly and monthly reports of data analysis
- Assist
in reviewing training needs of field staff and play an active role in the
training and development of the staff.
- Analyze/summarize
and interpret data in preparation for the generation of statistical and
analytical reports.
- Participate
in the development of data management SOPs and data analysis plan.
- Prepare
weekly summary tables of numbers of participants screened, and number
enrolled
- Back-up
all central data daily and ensure data safety at all times
- Coordinate
the movement of data sheets and data files between the clinics and the
office
- If
problem arise, work with the Study Coordinator to develop a solution.
Qualification:
- A
degree in statistics/Biostatistics, epidemiology or Computer Science.
Relevant Experience:
- Experience
in database design, data collection and collation, archiving, analysis and
reporting.
- Extensive
data management and analytical experience
- Experience
in research will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
of 2 years relevant experience
Relevant Skills:
- Strong
leadership & supervision skills
- Excellent
demonstrated organizational skills
- Good
oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency
in data analysis, interpretation and manipulation of data; knowledge of
STATA, SPSS, SAS, R,
The candidate should be willing to take initiative and improve
data management systems based on well thought out and tested trials and have
the ability to work under pressure
Terms of Employment:
Six months initial contract with possibility of extension for 2 to 3 months as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration:
Terms of Employment:
Six months initial contract with possibility of extension for 2 to 3 months as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration:
Compensation will be within a relevant grade, based on
educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
If you meet the above requirements, please fill out the following form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGRoalFJbG1CNmNzSFV6SmVNb083RkE6MQ
If you meet the above requirements, please fill out the following form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGRoalFJbG1CNmNzSFV6SmVNb083RkE6MQ
and then 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 Thursday 13th September, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
Note: only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.