Impact Research and Development
Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO with its head-quarters in Kisumu and
regional offices in 10 counties of Kenya.
We are seeking experienced and
qualified personnel to fill the position of Senior Data Manager / Analyst,
based in Kisumu.
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be the in-charge of the data management systems of the program, ensuring that data of the highest quality are collected across all implementation sites.
Specifically, s/he will support the
development of data collection instruments, develop standard operating
procedures for data management and analysis; design and maintain databases;
oversee data collection, entry and storage; and perform data analysis and
support manuscript development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support in all aspects of
data management related to the program including: designing of data
collection instruments; designing and maintaining program databases;
planning and conducting data analyses, interpretation and dissemination;
assessing data quality.
- Identify and select the technology platform
for the program database system; then, design, develop, and implement a
relational database for the program to be used by the team.
- Provide training, supervision, and support to
the data team on data collection activities across all the sub-counties.
- Ensure data quality through data validation
checks, including discrepancy/inconsistency checks, real-time data
monitoring, data cleaning, and report generation of records from the
databases.
- Prepare and present analysis reports, summary
tables, and graphics as requested. This includes interpreting, presenting
and discussing results with the program team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics,
Epidemiology, Applied Mathematics or related field
- Excellent knowledge and experience with the
development of relational database programs for entry of large data sets.
- Minimum five years of professional experience
conducting analysis of qualitative and quantitative program data
- Proficiency in data management and excellent
hands-on experience with major data analysis software packages (SPSS, SAS,
STATA, CS Pro, etc).
- Proficiency in Ms. Access and Ms. Excel compulsory.
Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL 2008 and above.
- Expertise in statistical analysis, data
management procedures and reports generation.
- Demonstrated strong background in manuscript
writing.
- Experience in leadership and supervision.
Submit applications, complete with
CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, letters from and telephone numbers
of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the
undersigned not later than 27th October 2014.
The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141,
Kisumu.
