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  • Posted: May 5, 2022
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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 Manager

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Support, in collaboration with the NIH data support team, the development of the clinical trial database specifications, eCRFs, user requirements, edit rules/checks, query logics and data validation rules within the DF Discover system
    • Develop and maintain data management plans, standard operating procedures for conducting data management activities for the trial including backup systems for power and internet
    • Ensure quality and accuracy of data submitted from the study sites and assure timely entry and review of the database, query resolution and appropriate reporting and follow-up for all safety events by site personnel
    • Create and maintain data management files, data dictionaries and other required documentation in compliance with the national and international standards, regulations and guidelines on data protection, governance and sharing
    • Design and implement procedures for automation of data outputs and regular statistical reports and configure dashboards for data visualization and other products for information dissemination
    • Provide training and mentoring to research staff and study teams on data management processes and mentor data clerks and interns
    • Maintain study electronic devices such as laptops, tablets and other equipment used for data collection, ensuring data is secure and forms are updated as needed
    • Extract data and perform regular reviews to identify issues, generate queries, communicate and track their resolution working with the program staff and supervisors for corrective action/query resolution in a timely manner
    • Work with the Trial data management support team to ensure the EDC system can lock/unlock and freeze/unfreeze for statistical review, interim review and/or final database checks
    • Ensure good internet connectivity for data entry at the trial sites and troubleshoot as needed
    • Work with the study team to ensure that data reporting needs are scheduled and
    • Manage and supervise the daily data collection at the field sites
    • Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with the study team and study partners
    • Perform additional duties as may be assigned by their supervisor

    Vacancy Requirements:

    • BSc in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or any other related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.    
    • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a focus on quality and innovation    
    • Ability to prioritize work, exercise initiative and work with minimal direction    
    • Ability to manage multiple studies of medium complexity or size concurrently    
    • Adaptability to changes in work duties, responsibilities, and requirements    
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills    
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, including research scientists

    Closing date 19 May 2022

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply

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