Data Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine data quality/control audit controls on study generated data.
• Perform data quality and control procedures.
• Compile data, clean, transcribe onto database and submit data reports to research investigators.
• Coordination of various ancillary studies on site
• Preparing daily and weekly reports
• 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.
• Designing, improving, and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-ups.
• Scanning and filing of records, archive systems in accordance with department procedures.
• Provide training and orientation to new users and staff on various technologies.
• Training staff on guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field(s) connected to data management studies plus years of relevant experience.    Mandatory
• Professional certification in courses on analytic skills and database management.    Mandatory
• Data management and a well rooted individual in statistical analysis skills.    Mandatory
• Good communication skills- both written and oral.    Mandatory
• Skills in database development.    Mandatory