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  • Posted: Dec 6, 2021
    Deadline: Dec 26, 2021
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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 Specialist

    Reports to: Data manager

    Job Description

    Reporting to the Data Analyst, the Data Specialist will be responsible for the data management procedures of the various sites within Shigella Surveillance Study components. S/he will be expected to work on various databases and therefore should be able to prioritize tasks to meet set deadlines.

    Qualifications

    1. Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Statistics from a recognized training institution
    2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with data management preferable within a rigorous research setup
    3. At least 2 years’ experience working with Open Data Kit(ODK),RED cap and other web-based and tablet-based data capture systems
    4. Excellent Microsoft Office skills
    5. Experience working with online database management systems and statistical analysis

    Skills and abilities

    1. Data cleaning and validation
    2. Data quality control
    3. Attention to details and good work ethic
    4. Good judgment in problem solving, awareness of own limitations and strong internal motivation
    5. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines
    6. Flexible and able to work well with minimum supervision
    7. Ability to compile study data progress reports
    8. Familiarity with and in possession of a valid certificate of Good clinical Practices

    Specific duties and responsibilities

    The data Specialist will be required to;

    1. Conduct 100% source data verification, validation and discrepancy management
    2. Perform data cleaning and quality assurance and control
    3. Ensure all missing data are captured in compliance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and within strict study timelines
    4. Ensure that data is routinely backed up, anti-virus scans are conducted and security measures are adhered to in order to protect data
    5. Troubleshoot and solve common electronic data capture system problems
    6. Ensure timely and accurate data entry and validation
    7. Ensure timely response to data requests
    8. Provide field support to the study teams, as needed
    9. Perform any other duties as assigned by the PI

    Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one-year contract with a probation period for the first 3

    1. months and salary is as per the stated grade.

    Method of Application

    Applications should include the following:

    1. Letter of Application indicating vacancy number
    2. Current Resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
    3. Copies of Certificates and transcripts.

    If you are interested and meet the outlined criteria, please apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, PO Box 1578-40100, Kisumu not later than December 26, 2021. Submit your application including documents via Email address cghr@kemri.org

    KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY
    Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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