Data Job in Kenya - KEMRI

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.