Data Intern at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Job Description

KEMRI –CCR PHRD (Thika) clinical trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following position: Position: Data Intern

Reports to: Data Manager

Job Purpose:

To assist in data management including data collection, mining, filing, archiving, QA/QC, database updates, reports generation, etc. The internship programme will be for six (6) months renewable once.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data collection, compilation , cleaning , investigational analysis and processing for entry into databases
• Designing, improving and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-ups
• Assisting in data analysis
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software systems, networks, printers and scanners
• Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software
• Trouble shoots all technology issues including hardware, software and network operating system
• Preparing daily and weekly reports
• Scanning and filing of records, archive systems in accordance to department procedures
• Monitor security of all technology
• Any other duties assigned by Supervisor Education and Professional training
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and computer science or a related field from a recognized university
• Training on data analysis (STATA and or R)

Competencies

• Very Good IT skills including hardware, software and networks
• Good communication skills.

Experience

• Experience in data entry/data management an added advantage
• Skills in database development