Data Manager
The Position
Reporting to the Study
Coordinator in consultation with the Principal Investigator, the Data Manager
(DM) will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining study data systems and
networks. The duties of the DM will include organizing, storing and analysing
study data as professionally and effectively as possible, while also
safeguarding data security and confidentiality standards. Specifically, the DM
will be responsible for creating policies for effective data management,
formulating management techniques for quality data collection
to ensure adequacy, accuracy and
legitimacy of data, devising and implementing efficient and secure procedures
for data management and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
Responsibilities
- Develop
standard operating procedures for data handling and archiving.
- Design
and develop databases that are in line with study needs.
- Maintain
data management plans and operating instructions for data systems and
architecture.
- Provide
guidance in identifying and defining data requirements.
- Implement
policies and guidelines for data management.
- Provide
technical oversight for integrating new technology or new initiatives into
data standards and structures.
- Evaluate
the design, selection, implementation and support of database changes
using associated study requirements.
- Support
field staff in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to study
protocol.
- Train
field staff when necessary.
- Devise
and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and
analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
- Ensure
digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and
data losses.
- Ensure
the integrity, confidentiality and security of all datasets.
- Design,
develop, and modify data management infrastructure to expedite data
analysis and reporting.
- Review
presentations, manuscript, tables and graphs for accuracy and quality.
- Assist
in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports.
- Any
other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Job Requirements
1. A degree in Statistics,
Mathematics, Health Information Systems or its equivalent
2. At least two (2) years relevant
experience in data management and analysis.
3. Working experience at the level of Data
manager or Data Officer
4. Experience in electronic data
management using REDCap will be an added advantage.
5. Proficient in any of the following
statistical analysis packages (STATA, Advanced Excel,
SAS or SPSS)
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Proven strong
analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and
disseminate significant amounts of
information with attention to detail and accuracy
2. Adept at queries, report writing and
presenting findings
3. Ability to decipher and organize large
amounts of data.
4. Ability to translate complex problems
clearly and in nontechnical terms.
5. Networking and collaboration skills
6. Team player
7. Ability to work under minimum
supervision
8. Attentive to details
How to Apply
1. Applicants
should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving
details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone
and e-mail contacts.
2. Applications and related
documents should be forwarded through applicants’ Heads of Departments, where applicable, and be addressed
to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
3. Applicants should state their
current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
4. The application letter must
bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
5. Late applications will not be
considered.
6. Applications should be emailed
as one file in PDF to: recruit-dmasu@uonbi.ac.ke