Data Manager job in Kenya

Reference Number: DATAMGR220715

Category: Statistics and Data Management

Grade: 6.01

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

JOB PURPOSE: To provide data management support for all projects within the Viral Epidemiology and Control research group.

REPORTS TO: Cluster Data Manager/ Study PI

DIRECT REPORTS:Data Entry Clerks

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
Computers
PDAs
Software

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct needs assessments and work together with the ICT department to design and create new databases for research.
• Implement and enforce regular data security activities such as data backups, archiving and user administration using the operating system in place.
• Ensure quality assurance process is on-going and performed according to the project.
• Perform system documentation of all data management activities involved in with the sole aim of standardising the processes and participate in staff cross training
• Identify and correct database errors using laid down procedures.
• Manage systems and tools for collecting, entering, editing, cleaning, storing, archiving, retrieving, organizing, and transferring data.
• Carry out data review, validation including discrepancy checking and cleaning and report generation of records generated from the databases.
• Generate reports including verification error reports, comments reports, constraints reports and lists of all problems experienced in the sites as regards data collection.
• Developing systems, SOPs, QCs and tools for collecting, entering, editing, cleaning, storing, validation, archiving and retrieving of data
• Liaising closely with the programmers to create/update databases, and to test and implement the various case report forms as per requirements.
• Assisting with development of screening logs and case report forms.
• Testing quality and consistency and liaising with the statistician to supply data for a variety of different analyses
• Training, supervising and managing data entry staff and monitor their performance.
• Resolving queries that arise in data entry, storage and management

VEC specific duties include:

• Integrate various large and diverse datasets within the group
• Support project staff to supply data output for analysis from compiled databases
• Maintain a reference database for the group
• Support project database set up and running
• Conduct statistical analysis necessary for report writing
• Support lab staff data management needs, data manipulation and weekly report writing

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Information Management, Statistics or Computer Science.
• At least 3 years prior experience in research data management.
• Experience in data management, programming and analysis using STATA, R, Excel, FileMaker, MySQL.
• Post graduate qualification in a related field is desirable.
• Knowledge of ICT infrastructure
• Experience in Apple and PC hardware and applications

COMPETENCIES:

• Attentive to detail
• Ability to follow laid down processes and procedures and to take and follow instruction
• Ability to work independently/ with minimum supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 7th August, 2015.

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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