The Kenya Medical Research Institute
(KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting
research studies at multiple sites in Kenya.
The KEMRI/UW/UON/CDC PMTCT HEI study project seeks to recruit dynamic,
innovative and experienced person to fill the following position:Data Manager (DM)
The Data Manager will assist the Study co-coordinator and the Investigators to supervise and manage all data entry staff and field workers as related to data collection and management issues.
S/he will perform data quality checks
and resolve any issues that arise, communicate with the research staff as
related to research data, and the investigators in order to resolve
errors.
The data manager will also perform
analyses that highlight relationships or be able to interpret such analysis to
investigators, attend and participate in regularly scheduled management
meetings / discussions and implement actions points as necessary and relevant
to the management of data.
The DM will be required to have the
ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its
implementation.
Most importantly, the DM, will work
closely with the Study Coordinator and the PIs.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility will be the data
management for studies
- Develop and Maintain overall database system
both central and site
- Set up site databases and supervise site data
entry clerks
- Conduct predetermined frequent data quality
checks and come up with ways of solving issues arising from this
- Assist in coming up with a data quality
protocol to be used for quality checks and assurance for databases under
data management.
- Advise the administration on policy issues
that affect data management. This includes a review of the performance
existing computer systems and assessment of the need for amendments
- Assist in the design and implementation of
encounter forms and databases.
- Keep data log book of data entry queries and
inconsistencies
- Coordinate the data-checking process and
produce a report on the data quality
- Present weekly and monthly reports of data
analysis
- Assist in reviewing training needs of data
personnel and play an active role in the training and development of data
staff.
- Analyze/summarize and interpret data in
preparation for the generation of statistical and analytical reports.
- Participate in the development of data
analysis plan.
- Prepare monthly summary tables of the data
collection progress.
- Respond to any new requests for data related to
specific research and analysis activities.
- Back-up all central data as predetermined
- Coordinate the movement of data sheets and
data files between the study sites and the office
- If problem arise, work with the Study
Coordinator to develop a solution.
Qualification and Experience:
- A degree in statistics/Biostatistics,
epidemiology, Computer Science
- Experience in database design and
implementation, data collection and collation, archiving, analysis and
reporting.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data management
and analysis
Desirable Qualities:
- Strong leadership and managerial, and
supervision skills
- Excellent demonstrated organizational skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to take initiative and improve
data management systems based on well thought out and tested trials
- Ability to work under varying levels of
pressure
- Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation
and manipulation of data; knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, R,
- Experience in a research setting will be an
added advantage.
Terms of Employment: One
year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period
for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the
KEMRI salary scales.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to fill the application form and then send an application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 5th February 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to fill the application form and then send an application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 5th February 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
