Vacancy
Announcement
KEMRI/CDC
Research and Public Health Collaboration
Opening
date: 28/09/2012
Vacancy
No: K112/09/12
Program
description: This
program is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
It is within this remit that
the TB Branch wishes to recruit a Data Analyst who will be responsible for data
management procedures of various studies within or collaborating with the
branch.
Position: Data
Analyst II or I
(1 position) (MR 9 or MR11)
Grading will depend with Qualifications
Location: KEMRI/CDC Centre for Global Health
Research (CGHR), Kisian, Kisumu.
Minimal
qualification:
·
Bachelors degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information
/Computer sciences or equivalent from a recognized university
·
Masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information /Computer
sciences will be an added advantage
·
Minimum of 3 years experience in data management, or similar
duties
·
Demonstrable skills in at least one statistical package for data
manipulation, preferably STATA, SPSS, SAS or related software
·
Experience in cleaning data and performing quality assurance
procedures
·
Should be able to program in Microsoft Visual Studio
·
Be familiar with SQL databases
Desirable
qualities:
·
Knowledge of SAS programming for data manipulation/report
writing
·
Experience with SQL-based programming and knowledge ASP.net
or/and PHP programming
·
Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and
its implementation;
·
Ability to manage and lead a staff;
·
Ability to supervise and work as a team, with good interpersonal
skills;
·
Excellent knowledge of at least one statistical analysis package
(SAS, STATA, SPSS) and experience in handling relational databases;
·
Experience in collating, sampling, computing, analysis and
presentation of statistical data by applying statistical techniques such as
logistic regression, Poisson regression, sample survey estimation procedures,
nonparametric statistics, and general linear models;
·
Experience in managing/ensuring data quality
·
Experience or Ability to set up wireless networks
·
Ability to design/develop computer databases, and experience
working with relational databases
·
Field experience with data collection preferred
·
Ability and willingness to learn additional skills on the job
·
Microsoft Visual Studio programming
·
High qualities of public relation and able to work with little
or no supervision
Job
Summary: Reporting
to the TB data branch Manager and various PIs, the data managers will be
responsible for all the data management procedures of the various studies
within, or collaborating with, the TB branch.
They
will be expected to work on various database/studies and therefore should be
able to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines.
Specific
tasks and responsibilities
·
Design and manage databases and data entry procedures
·
SAS programming for data manipulation/report writing
·
Perform data cleaning
·
Deal with routine problems arising in the course of data
handling
·
Participate in the design of study questionnaires and data entry
instruments
·
Develop standard operating procedures for all data management
related procedures
·
Supervise field and office based data management and data entry,
verify data input and correct errors
·
Train staff on data analysis and manipulation skills
·
Provide timely reports and feedback to the study investigators
regarding the status of data, detected deficiencies and corrective action
needed in databases
·
Learn and perfect skills in Visual CE or VB.net programming for
PDAs
·
Perform other duties as assigned by the branch management
Terms
of Employment: Contract
for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service.
Probation period for the
first 3 months.
Compensation is negotiable
within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and
demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on
the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
Applications MUST include the
following:
·
Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
·
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail
address.
·
Copies of Certificates and transcripts
·
Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and
e-mail addresses
Note: Applications MUST include copies of
certificates & Transcripts.
Applications without these
will be disregarded
Applications are due no later
than: 12th October 2012 to:
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.
or email to
recruitment@kemricdc.org
or log into our web
www.jobs.cdckemri.org
Internal Candidates
interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an
internal candidate applicant form available in CDC intranet print and process
it through their project managers and attach it before forwarding applications
to HR
KEMRI/CDC is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment
process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer
letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.
Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Position: Surveillance Coordinator – Dadaab (MR 9 or 10) Grading depend with
Qualifications
Location: Dadaab Refugee Camps, North Eastern Province
Reports to: program Head
Essential Requirements
1.
Academic requirements
·
Degree in Medicine(MD, MBChB or equivalent) and registered with
the Medical Board OR
·
Bachelor’s Degree in another health related field, AND with at
least 3 years experience in refugee health, disease surveillance, epidemiology
2.
Knowledge of communicable diseases & public health
3.
Experience with data collection and data collection tools
4.
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
5.
Proficiency in oral and written English language required, working knowledge of
Somali language desired but not required
6. Willingness to work in Dadaab refugee camp
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Oversee the existing facility-based disease surveillance activities
in Hagadera camp, Dadaab
·
Initiate expansion of disease surveillance to other sites in
Dadaab and along the cross-border region
·
Oversee laboratory quality improvements
·
Manage all logistics associated with carrying out surveillance
activities in the camp.
·
Supervise study team – including clinical, lab, and data staff.
·
Maintain complete and accurate records using developed data
collection instruments; report back to staff in Nairobi
·
Provide technical support to UNHCR and partners as required.
·
Lead and participate in response to public health events of
concern that occur in Dadaab and the region
·
Work closely with County and regional health authorities
·
Other duties as assigned.
Terms of Employment: Contract for 1 year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service.
Probation
period for the first 3 months.
Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on
education, experience and demonstrated competency.
Applications should include the following:
·
Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy number)
·
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail
address
·
Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and
e-mail addresses
·
Copies of Certificates
·
Day time contact telephone number
Note: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas
and Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.
Due no
later than 12th October2012: To:
Human
Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC
Program,
P.O.
Box 1578, Kisumu
or
email to recruitment@kemricdc.org
or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
Internal
candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to
access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet;
print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before
forwarding application to HR.
The
KEMRI/CDC Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at
any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting
and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request
immediately to: 0701112145
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Position: Quality Assurance Officer
(1 Position) MR 9
Location: Kisian, Kisumu
Reporting to: Field Station Director
Essential Requirements:
·
Bachelor of science Degree or its equivalent
·
3 yrs Relevant experience in quality assurance management with
one year of supervisory experience
·
Relevant training on quality management, monitoring and
auditing.
Desired Qualities:
·
Effective oral and written communication skills
·
An understanding of principles of GCP
·
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
·
Ability to be meticulous and accurate, with a willingness to
follow all actions through to conclusion.
·
Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritize and organize
competing workloads and yet retain sufficient flexibility to respond to new
circumstances rapidly
·
Attention to detail and systematic approach to their work.
·
Able to work long hours.
·
Proven leadership skills, assertiveness, and ability to take
initiative.
·
Proficiency of ISO quality standards
Position Descriptive: The incumbent shall coordinate quality management
activities (in both research and non-research) within KEMRI/CDC to champion a
quality culture in all operations within the station to enhance credible and
reliable research.
Main Duties and responsibilities:
·
Planning and coordinating internal monitoring and auditing
program on all activities within KEMRI/CDC
·
Coordinating regulatory affairs within the research center.
·
Provide training on the institution’s quality system and
regulations.
·
Establishing quality systems in all the sections of the research
station and as necessary
·
Assessment of facilities and documentation in line with set
standards
·
Training staff on research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice
·
Ensuring and supporting every department/section both in
research and non-research in writing and implementation of SOPs
·
Assist with site preparations for visits by external monitors
and auditors where necessary at various studies/projects within the station.
·
Being able to blend well to support collaborations within and
outside KEMRI/CDC in terms of quality assurance in clinical research
·
Other duties as deemed relevant by the line managers.
Terms of Employment: 1 Year renewable Contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.
Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the
appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated
competency.
Applications MUST include the following:
·
Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
·
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail
address
·
Copies of Certificates.
·
Contact telephone number
Applications are due no later than: 4th October 2012
to:
Human
Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC
Program,
PO Box
1578, Kisumu.
OR E-mail
to recruitment@kemricdc.org
or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates &
Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded
Internal Candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate applicant form available in CDC intranet print and process it through their project managers and attach it before forwarding applications to HR
Internal Candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate applicant form available in CDC intranet print and process it through their project managers and attach it before forwarding applications to HR
KEMRI/CDC
is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its
recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of
offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to
0701112145.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
