Data Specialist

Data Specialist - Kemri

Date Posted: Dec 05, 2022

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Location:

Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya
Company:

Kemri
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Day)
Positions:

1
Experience:

5 Years
Gender:

No Preference
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Dec 20, 2022
Days Remaining:

-1330

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Job Description

Required qualifications

Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Statistics
Certificate in Clinical Research, e.g Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines etc

Knowledge and skills

Knowledge in use of at least one statistical package; preferably STATA or R
Ability to use Open Data Kit (ODK)/ CommCare and other web-based and tablet-based data capture systems
Ability to use MS Excel including developing macros and consolidating data from multiple Excel spreadsheets
Good organizational skills
Flexible and able to work well with minimum supervision

Job Summary: Reporting to the Data Analyst, the Data Specialist will be responsible for the data management procedures of the various sites within the study area. S/he will be expected to work on various databases and therefore should be able to prioritize tasks to meet set deadlines.

Specific duties and responsibilities

Conduct 100% source data verification, validation, and discrepancy management
Perform data cleaning, quality assurance and control
Ensure all missing data are captured in compliance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and within strict study timelines
Troubleshoot and solve common electronic data capture system problems
Ensure timely and accurate data entry and validation
Provide field support to the study teams, as needed
Ensure timely response to data requests
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Terms of Employment: This is a one-year (1) contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Letters of reference from your referees
Copies of Certificates and transcripts

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through post to Deputy Director, CGHR, P. O. Box 1578-40100 Kisumu not later than December 20, 2022.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply:
https://www.kemri.go.ke/careers/

Benefits

Confidential.

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