Data Analyst at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. FN-03-11-2022

Duration: 9 Months Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop study and project data collection tools for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used in conjunction with study investigators
• Set up and maintain high-quality research databases on REDCap and ODK with other data collection tools.
• Train, supervise, and oversee data collection teams, including clinicians, research assistants, and community health workers, as needed throughout the project to ensure high-quality study data at all levels.
• Responsible for weekly data cleaning and reporting of high-quality research data, as well as identifying and managing threats to data integrity in collaboration with study teams
• Analyze and reports the results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
• Presentation of statistical and non-statistical results using charts, bullets, and graphs in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
• Use various statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data.
• Reporting and liaising with trial investigators on the quality of the data, and resolving any errors according to the study protocol.
• Assist in preparing clinical trial documents and reports, protocols, investigator brochures, scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and responses to requests from regulatory agencies, local Institutional Review Board, and other health authorities.
• Reviews and analyzes safety reporting and other aspects of clinical trial monitoring.
• Assist in planning data collection methods in both facility-based and community-based projects in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Help develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
• Discuss and interpret results with colleagues and collaborators in the trial/study.
• Ensuring deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met in collaboration with members of the research team and external collaborators as necessary.
• Mentorship and support of junior investigators affiliated with the project.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study Coordinator and designated supervisors

Required Qualifications:

• A Degree in mathematics or statistics and 2 years’ experience – or equivalent - in a similar position with demonstrated research experience, preferably in the health sciences.

Desirable Qualities:

• Great attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with one or more statistical packages (including Stata, R, SPSS or SAS) or other research databases.
• Excellent skills on REDCap and ODK.
• Prior experience working in HIV care or research
• Demonstrated research experience, preferably in the health sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in writing as evidenced by publications or project reports
• Proficiency with statistical and data management procedures (data cleaning, manipulation, summarization, tables, listings, graphics, and inferential statistical output) and report generation.