Reference Number: DM-SONIA-18/06/2021
Employment
Type: Full time
Category:
Data Management
Job
Grade: 6.01
Country:
Kenya
Location:
Nairobi
JOB PURPOSE:
The Clinical Information
Network (CIN) is a multi-hospital platform designed to promote better
generation and use of paediatric patient information for quality improvement,
surveillance, and research. The project seeks a highly motivated computer
scientist who will work with other members of the team towards successful
running of a multi-site pragmatic trial on pneumonia treatments and other
projects supported on the platform. Specific roles will include maintenance of
a web portal that supports project-related dashboards, interactive interfaces,
and an online clinical training platform, programming analytics for data
visualization, database design and maintenance. The work will involve use of
REDCap and other data collection applications in multiple sites within Kenya;
programming in R, Python and PHP; and working with colleagues in the Ministry
of Health towards harmonisation of CIN data and DHIS2 data capture and
reporting.
Description:
REPORTS TO: PI, other senior CIN investigators, CIN senior data manager
DIRECT REPORTS: None
INDIRECT REPORTS: None
BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: Some responsibility
for ICT hardware maintenance to support data collection and planning for
updates/ additions
Responsibilities
For the CIN and linked
with the KEMRI-WTRP ICT Department (based in Kilifi) to:
- Work
with the data team to coordinate data management processes for a large
ongoing clinical trial and related projects
- Identify,
raise, and troubleshoot data queries with hospital-based data clerks at
project sites to ensure accurate and timely data collection
- Maintain
the project web portal supporting interactive interfaces that, among other
functions, support data queries, monitor data quality and trends, and
administer online training for study team members
- Implement
and support web content management systems for projects i.e. Microsoft
teams, WordPress and LifterLMS.
- Work
with the CIN Senior Data Manager and Nairobi Unit Data Manager to support
database management and optimal server performance
- Design
and develop adaptations to / programming enhancements to REDCap and
participate in the REDCap user group and other forums to understand the
latest developments
- Help
develop strategies using R to improve data quality and perform data
analysis routines that can be incorporated into routine reports
- Develop
interactive interfaces that support data queries and monitor data trends
Develop approaches to support data transfer for hospitals that are
compatible with the Ministry of Health’s DHIS2 platform
- Participate
in the collection, processing, and compilation of study data.
- Provide
support in training of data collection teams including developing training
materials, preparation of hardware/software, training schedules and
conducting training.
- Maintain
study databases as required including ensuring regular updates, cleaning,
backups and archiving and ensure all related records and reports are
handled and managed in line with data governance protocols.
- Ensure
compliance with programme ICT policies that span data storage,
description, security etc across the research team
- And
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science/ ICT with demonstrated skills related to work
areas
- At
least 3 year of work experience in data management or similar roles.
- Sound
understanding of, and experience with, MySQL, PHP, R and Python
- Understanding
of database structure, process of data quality assurance and data cleaning
- Practical
experience with Electronic Data Capture tools such as REDCap, ODK, or KoBo
Toolbox.
- Experience
with Linux server environments
- Expert
knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software system and of writing
and editing program documentation.
- Demonstrable
data visualization skills
- Proficiency
in WordPress
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience
with report writing for data quality
- Familiarity
with DHIS 2 or OpenMRS
- Good
Clinical Practice (GCP) training and certification
- Prior
work with Electronic Health Records
COMPETENCIES:
- Understanding
of database design and maintenance, quality control and data cleaning
- Appreciation
of the use of data for routine reporting
- Well-developed
troubleshooting capacity and clarity of thought
- Have
high energy, clear goal orientation and strong work ethic
- Strong
organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work
within tight deadlines
- Ability
to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
environment and to multi-task
- Ability
to communicate technical concepts, processes and data to non-technical
audiences
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
- Based at the Nairobi office of
the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya.
- Regular travel, including outside
of working hours out of Nairobi to visit project sites for training,
oversight, clinical reviews and troubleshooting
How to Apply
To apply for this post
you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view
the post and click on the button: “Apply for this job”.
All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.
Candidates must supply
an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates
shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and
testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate
(certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal
opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will
lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing,
training or any other fees).
