Senior Data Manager (Health Care Project) Job at Kemri Wellcome Trust Kenya

Reference Number: SDMHCP07-15

Category: Statistics and Data Management

Grade: 7.01

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

JOB PURPOSE: To lead a team responsible for data capture, data quality and data analysis routines as part of a programme of work with hospitals around the country. The work will involve use of
REDCap and other data collection applications in multiple sites within Kenya; use of the statistical software package R and its related interface function R studio; work with DHIS2 and interaction with providers of electronic medical record systems in Kenya including Open MRS to foster harmonisation of data collection.

REPORTS TO:

Project Investigator

DIRECT REPORTS:

Will supervise a team of up to 5 individuals and help provide oversight for a team of 15 hospital based data clerks

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

Some responsibility for ICT hardware maintenance to support data collection and planning for updates / additions

JOB DIMENSIONS:
Supervise & mentor data management team, set objectives and conduct appraisals
Preparing, updating and documenting systems requirements; overseeing design of data capturing systems and formulation of reports
Developing systems, QCs and tools for collecting, entering, editing, cleaning, storing, validation, archiving, retrieving, organizing, and transferring of data; and carrying out data review, validation and report generation of all records generated from the database.
Assisting with development of screening logs and case report forms.
Conducting recurrent information queries and baseline statistical analyses and report results generated by study sites according to the project specification
Developing and implementing processes and procedures for data management and movement.
Implementing and enforcing regular data security activities such as storage, backups, archiving and user administration and resolving queries that arise
Liaising closely with programmers to create databases, and to test and implement the various case report forms as per the project requirements.
Providing a link between ICT and the department study teams and data managers
Overall responsible for training, supervising and managing the departments data management and processing teams and monitoring their performance.
Documenting system and data management procedures and processes in a manual and updating them periodically
Performing study specific data management duties as assigned
Responsible for preparing work plans and for managing QC of data and systems

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health Services Research Group and linked with the KEMRI-WTRP ICT Department (based in Kilifi) to:
Coordinate roles and monitor progress of Data Management Team and Analytics team – build capacity of team through on-job training as required – provide at least monthly updates to PIs
Provide oversight of HSU team ICT requirements for hardware and software ensuring equipment fit for purpose including server management (Linux and other as required)
Lead implementation of progamme wide data governance / data management strategies – training team members as required – and liaison with Kilifi ICT / Data Management units
Design and develop adaptations to / programming enhancements to REDCap and participate in the REDCap user group and other forums to understand the latest developments
Help develop strategies using R to improve data quality and perform data analysis routines that can be incorporated into routine reports
Develop and update web applications (supervising work of others as appropriate) maintained by HSU
Take the lead in and provide oversight of HSU project and data archive development and access – to include use of DataVerse, Github and other platforms as required and to enable team to deliver ‘Open Access’ to data and tools
Provide support in training of field data collection teams including developing training materials, preparation of hardware / software, training schedules and conducting training.
Liaison with companies / groups who are developing electronic medical records to foster harmonization of key data across EMR platforms
Maintain study databases as required including ensuring regular updates, cleaning, backups and archiving and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with data governance protocols.
Ensure compliance with programme ICT policies that span data storage, description, security etc across the research team

QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Data /Information Management, Computer Science or equivalent
At least three years’ experience as a Data Manager in a similar position in a research or health institution.
Demonstrated competence in health information management and statistical analysis
Excellent skills in systems analysis, data management, database design and structures
Excellent computing skills, including LINUX, RECap and R and other Open Source software
Experience in mHealth and in website development and management
Experience in managing multisite, distributed data collection and integration
Experience of developing system documentation
Business analysis and basic SQL skills
Ability to handle large databases and troubleshoot issues involving complex data integration
Expert knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software systems and of writing and editing program documentation.
 
Desirable Criteria:
Experience with report writing for data quality
Experience with R Studio
Prior work related to health care
Prior work with Electronic Medical Records including OpenMRS
Solid understanding and experience with MySQL, PHP, Java. Knowledge on Python would be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:
Understanding of database design and maintenance, quality control and data cleaning
Appreciation of the use of data for routine reporting
Well developed troubleshooting capacity and clarity of thought
Have high energy, clear goal orientation and strong work ethics
Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work within tight deadlines
Excellent customer support and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and to multi-task
Ability to interact with users/ office colleagues in simple non-technical language
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment and with multi-disciplinary teams

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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The application closing date is 15th July, 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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