The Academic Model Providing Access
to Health Care (AMPATH) is a program under the auspices of Moi Teaching and
Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Moi University whose aim is to provide sustainable
efforts in access to health care.
There are several on-going studies on site including community and clinical trials, epidemiological, basic science, social and behavioural studies.
Investigators use existing electronic
databases to select cohorts for prospective studies, retrospective reviews
including preliminary studies and case studies.
Regional data from East and Central
Africa is also used in operations research.
The AMPATH Research office invites
applicants for the post of Research Data Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Program
Manager for Research, the successful candidate will:
- Liaise with the Clinicians and the
Biostatisticians in retrieving data and organizing data for various
research questions from the databases.
- Ensure quality data for analysis by cleaning
research data retrieved from the databases and document necessary
corrections.
- Perform preliminary analysis to identify
potential data anomalies.
- Contribute to the design of protocols, which
define what and when data are to be collected.
- Design and approve forms on which data are
collected.
- Perform Quality Assurance checks.
- Train clinical research associates to help
improve the quality of the data being collected.
- Advise and perform appropriate queries and
summary reports from the databases and assist in development of associated
databases and ensuring they meet requirements for the entry and reporting
of clinical data.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate:
- Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in
Statistics or Mathematics or a related field from a reputable university.
Masters in Statistics/Biostatistics or Mathematics will be an added
advantage.
- Must possess statistical and computer
experience of more than 1 year.
- Experience and proficiency in statistical
software e.g. SAS (highly recommended), SPSS, STATA, S-Plus/R, EpiInfo and
spreadsheets.
- Must be proficient in data analysis,
interpretation and manipulation of data, have knowledge of database
management and retrieval methods.
- Should possess good oral and written
communication in English and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines
and in team environments.
- Research experience will also be an added
advantage.
Terms of Employment: The successful candidate will be employed on
a 1-year renewable contract terms beginning with a competitive salary and
allowances.
Candidates who meet these
requirements and are interested should submit their applications enclosing
copies of certificates together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time
phone numbers and 3 professional referees to;-
The Chief of Party AMPATHPlus/Ag. C.E.O AMPATH
P.O. Box 4606 - 30100
Eldoret
Application materials clearly labelled “Application for employment as Research Data Manager – AMPATH Research Office” must be sent so as to be received at the above office by 29th October, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted