Job Title: ICT Specialist
Hiring Organization: Aga
Khan University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Private
Research University
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/20/2024
The Aga
Khan University Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health in East Africa
(AKU CoEWCH EA) are implementing “iMAMA” project in Kilifi County; a
prospective data collection study in collaboration with Philips funded by the
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The main objective of the study is to
collect ultrasound-imaging data with the Philips Lumify C5-2 ultrasound system
and design and develop algorithms for automated / semi- automated detection of
the basic obstetric ultrasound screening parameters.
Job Summary
The
purpose of the assignment is to coordinate the ICT related aspects of the study
including training, data collection, management while implementing the data
flow process of the study while contributing to effective links with and
engagement of key stakeholders for the achievement of the study overall goal.
Responsibilities
Support
the data flow management for the project, including collection and collation of
clinical data, upload of Lumify ultrasound images and subsequent integration
with clinical reports, transfer and deidentification of data in accordance with
AKU and donor standards.
Participate
in ensuring a well-structured data collection and abstraction procedure to
acquire commendable number of scans/studies and accompanying Clinical data.
Participate
in developing robust scripts to check de-identification, completeness to manage
Incomplete de-identification.
Working
closely with the Philips data engineer and AKU diagnostic imaging and PACS
administrator to conduct data audits for compliance on the expected study
variables and data processes.
Routine
visits to the facility health workers conducting scans and supporting the ICT
needs with the scanning gadgets and other troubleshooting areas as required.
Contribute
to effective links with and engagement of key stakeholders.
Contribute
to effective project follow up, monitoring and evaluation at project level
especially the facility level ICT related component and community ODK working
with the data Specialist.
Provide
input to key reports including continuous periodic progress and final project
report and study publications.
Provide
input and outputs expected and received at various levels of the research
implementation process including publications, in collaboration with the
project stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s
Degree (required) in ICT or Social Development, Community Health and
Development with ICT experience or any other relevant qualification.
5 years’
experience working with both the Philips Foundation and Philips Research in
Kilifi County
Clear
understanding of the funders’ data handling requirements including privacy,
de-identification, labelling and transfer
Specialized
knowledge in the current AKU PACS system data administration and transfer which
is a pre-requisite for this position an added advantage.
Ability
to work independently/with minimum supervision and within stipulated deadlines
and schedules.
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
A team
player and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
