The
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) / US Army Medical Research Directorate
– Kenya (USAMRD-K), “The Walter Reed Project” carry out medical research and
test improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating
infectious diseases.
1.
Position: Senior
Data Manager / Deputy Program Manager
(1
Post)
Program: Health and Demographic
Surveillance Systems (HDSS)
Reports
to: Principal
Investigator (HDSS)
Location: Kombewa - Kisumu
Position
Summary: The
Senior Data Manager will lead the data team in HDSS program and will work under
the supervision of the section head.
He/she
will manage and maintain a longitudinal database for the program, ensure
consistency and integrity of data, oversee data collection, interpret data
including statistical values, and provide data support to nested studies.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer studies, mathematics, statistics, information
technology, demography or related fields with at least 3 years’ experience
working in a research organization.
- Coordination,
analytical data management and supervisory skills
- Problem
solving ability
- Excellent
knowledge in the following computing and analysis packages (SAS, STATA,
SPSS, R)
- Skills
in data management systems and proficiency in standard office tools
2.
Position: Field
Assistant (Two
Posts)
Program: Clinical Trials
Reports
to: Field
Supervisor
Duty
Station: Kombewa
Job
Summary: The
Field Assistant will be responsible for community sensitization and relations
regarding upcoming studies and the KEMRI/Walter Reed Project activities.
Core
duties include recruitment and follow-up of study participants, collection of
data from MOH facilities and the community and communicating challenges
encountered in the field to the Field Supervisors and Community Liaison
Officer.
Qualifications and Required Skills/Abilities:
- A
minimum KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus).
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic
computer and counseling knowledge.
For
more details on the duties and responsibilities, kindly visit our website www.usamrukenya.org
Terms
of Employment: Contract
for 1 year renewable 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
How to Apply:
Applicants
should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of
certificates and 3 reference letters with day time contacts- telephone numbers
and e-mail addresses no later than June 10, 2016 to:
The Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI / Walter Reed Project
P.O Box 54-40100
Kisumu
or Email: Kisumu.HR2@usamru-k.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KEMRI
/ Walter Reed Project is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: Applications must include copies of all relevant certificates and transcripts.
Applications
without these will be disregarded.
