Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Key Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is to assist the site Data Manager in Data management of all studies. Assist in the design and implementation of SOPs, CRFs and Databases. Support site staff in data entry and management. Conduct continued data quality checks as described in the respective Data management SOPs and come up with ways of solving issues arising from this. Keep an updated data query log for queries and inconsistencies identified during data checks. As per assessment of the data query log, gauge training needs of Study Staff and play an active role in the training on issues identified. In liaison with the Data Manager, advice administration on the policy issues affecting data management. Respond to any data queries sent by Central Coordinating team. In liaison with the Data Manager, ensures safety and security of IT equipment on site as well as allocation to respective staff. Ensure compliance to good clinical practices (GCP), good documentation practice (GDP) and human subject through study implementation. Perform any other duty that may be assigned during study implementation of the protocols. Vacancy Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or any other related course. Mandatory At least 2 years’ experience in data entry/management. Mandatory Training and experience in database management platforms such as Redcap, Survey CTO, Access and statistical packages such as R, STATA, SPSS, Excel. Mandatory Demonstrated strong analytical skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and presentations Mandatory Proactive, creative, and systematic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and make sound judgments. Mandatory Prior experience in research will be an added advantage. Added Advantage Competent in IT skills, including basic knowledge of hardware, software applications, and networking, will be an added advantage. Added Advantage
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Assistant Data Manager - Kisumu At Kenya Medical Research - Kemri
Government
full time
Kisumu
Posted 14 hours ago