Data Specialist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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.