Data Manager
Location: Kisumu/Siaya
Duration: One (1) renewable
Reporting
to: Principal Investigators
Job description
The
successful candidate will
be responsible
for the overall data management procedures for
the clinical trial
including data capture, monitoring the quality and integrity of data and preparing summary reports.
He/she will work with the Trial Coordinator, the Principal Investigators, and the data management team at NIH to design and implement a robust data management system and ensure data management is performed in accordance with
the trial protocol, procedures, guidelines and professional standards of practice. S/He will ensure
that all data is complete, accurate and timely and must be in compliance with the applicable guidelines and regulations. The holder of this position shall be expected to operate from
the
KEMRI–CGHR field station in Kisian and the KEMRI–CGHR Clinical Research Centre in Siaya.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support,
in collaboration with the NIH data support team, the development of the
clinical trial database
specifications, eCRFs, user requirements, edit
rules/checks, query logic and data validation rules within the DF Discover
system
- Develop and maintain data
management plans, and standard operating procedures for conducting data management
activities for the trial including backup systems for power and internet - Ensure
quality and accuracy of data submitted from the study sites and assure
timely entry and
review of the database, query resolution and appropriate reporting and follow–up for all safety events by site personnel - Create and maintain data management files, data dictionaries, and other required documentation in compliance with the
national and international standards, regulations, and guidelines on data protection, governance, and
sharing - Design and implement procedures
for automation
of data outputs and
regular statistical reports and configure dashboards for data visualization and other products for
the information dissemination - Provide training and mentoring
to research staff and study teams on data management processes and mentor data clerks and interns - Maintain study electronic devices
such as laptops, tablets and other equipment used for data collection, ensuring data is secure and forms are updated as
needed - Extract data and perform regular reviews to identify issues, generate queries, communicate and track their resolution working with the program staff and
supervisors for corrective action/query resolution in a timely manner - Work with the Trial data management support
team to ensure the EDC system can lock/unlock and freeze/unfreeze for
statistical review, interim review and/or final database checks - Ensure good internet connectivity for data entry at the
trial sites and troubleshoot as needed - Work with the study team to
ensure that data reporting needs are scheduled and addressed - Manage and supervise the daily data
collection at the field sites - Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls
with the study team and study partners - Perform additional duties as
may be assigned by their supervisor
Qualifications:
- BSc in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or any other related field.
- A master’s degree will be an added
advantage.
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent
organizational skills, attention to detail and a
focus on quality and innovation - Ability
to prioritize work, exercise initiative and work with minimal direction - Ability
to manage multiple studies of medium complexity or size concurrently - Adaptability
to changes in work duties, responsibilities, and requirements - Excellent communication and problem–solving skills
- Ability
to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, including
research scientists
Terms
of Employment:
One (1) year renewable contract as per the KEMRI scheme
of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable
within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience, and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus
supplemental
amounts.
How To Apply
All the applications are to be done through KEMRI Website http://www.kemri.go.ke/e–recruitment –
E-Recruitment Portal on or before 19th May 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please
visit the KEMRI website http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.
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