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  • Posted: Feb 9, 2023
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
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    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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    Data Clerk

    Vacancy No. FN-05-02-2023

    Qualifications

    • BSc in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, mathematical sciences or any other related field
    • Familiarity with modern database systems and information technologies including USSDs, Cloud computing and cloud server management
    • Knowledge of statistical packages/programs such as R, MySQL and STATA will be an added advantage
    • A minimum of two years of experience working in a busy clinical research or medical set up

    Desirable Qualities

    • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a focus on quality and innovation
    • Ability to prioritize work, exercise initiative and work with minimal direction
    • Adaptability to changes in work duties, responsibilities, and requirements
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, including research scientists

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    • Design, build and implement study databases and data collection tools
    • Conduct training of all data clerks and relevant staff on data-specific items, study protocol, SOPs and documents, and equipment use as assigned by the data manager
    • Performing QA/QC of eCRFs, chart notes and name charts to ensure quality and accuracy.
    • Oversee (in conjunction with technical experts) the use and operation of data capture and storage platforms
    • Maintain computers and other equipment used for data collection, ensuring data is backed up daily and CRFs are updated as needed
    • Perform regular data reviews and identify problems with the data quality and integrity, communicate the issues and work with the Data manager for timely corrective action/query resolution
    • Generate routine statistical reports and custom dashboards as needed for information dissemination
    • Work with the study team to ensure that data reporting needs are scheduled and addressed
    • Develop and review data related

    Other Required Skills:

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Extensive organization skills
    • Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged and demanding environment.
    • Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
    • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
    • Keen and attentive to detail
    • Ability to communicate in a timely manner and submit reports when tasked.
    • Proactive, ability to work independently, interact well with other team members
    • Familiarity with a multi- department clinical lab setting

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Accurate and timely performing of Study specific assays
    • Nasal Swab collection of participants
    • Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival
    • Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result.
    • Ensure maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the supervisor

    Method of Application

    • All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
    • Must include a current CV with the names of at least three referees.
    • Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
    • Indicate the Vacancy Number on the subject of the application Email.

    A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than February 28, 2023.

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