Data Manager - Busia at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

 Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of study analysis plans and data management plans.
• Guide database development for study data management.
• Oversee data entry, conduct routine data checks, resolve queries, and generate reports.
• Liaise with trial and other data managers and programmers regarding data quality and missing data, verify data accuracy and validity.
• Schedule and prepare progress reports and/or analyses for independent Data Monitoring Committees, Steering Committees, and publications.
• Actively scrutinize the data for discrepancies, errors, and missing data to verify accuracy and validity.
• Report and liaise with study investigators, data clerks, data managers, and programmers on data quality and error resolution as per the study protocol.
• Discuss and interpret results with colleagues and collaborators in the trials/studies.
• Ensure deadlines and project milestones related to data and analyses are met, coordinating with other staff members and external collaborators as necessary.
• Support the production of summary tables and graphics for interim and final analyses.
• Prepare and archive research data and documentation for curation.
• Ensure that all study data processes comply with appropriate data protection regulations.

 Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any related field from a recognized university.    Mandatory
• Knowledge in managing clinical trials data and developing databases related to clinical trials is a requirement for this position.    Mandatory
• One (1) year experience in data processing, management, and analysis in a health/medical research setting will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Have excellent working knowledge with at least one statistical package for data manipulation and analysis (STATA, SPSS, SAS, R) and one database management software (SQL Server, MS Access).    Mandatory
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Attention to detail    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules.    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.