Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vacancy No. FN-05-02-2023
Qualifications
• BSc in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, mathematical sciences or any other related field
• Familiarity with modern database systems and information technologies including USSDs, Cloud computing and cloud server management
• Knowledge of statistical packages/programs such as R, MySQL and STATA will be an added advantage
• A minimum of two years of experience working in a busy clinical research or medical set up

Desirable Qualities
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a focus on quality and innovation
• Ability to prioritize work, exercise initiative and work with minimal direction
• Adaptability to changes in work duties, responsibilities, and requirements
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, including research scientists

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Design, build and implement study databases and data collection tools
• Conduct training of all data clerks and relevant staff on data-specific items, study protocol, SOPs and documents, and equipment use as assigned by the data manager
• Performing QA/QC of eCRFs, chart notes and name charts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Oversee (in conjunction with technical experts) the use and operation of data capture and storage platforms
• Maintain computers and other equipment used for data collection, ensuring data is backed up daily and CRFs are updated as needed
• Perform regular data reviews and identify problems with the data quality and integrity, communicate the issues and work with the Data manager for timely corrective action/query resolution
• Generate routine statistical reports and custom dashboards as needed for information dissemination
• Work with the study team to ensure that data reporting needs are scheduled and addressed
• Develop and review data related

Other Required Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive organization skills
• Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged and demanding environment.
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to communicate in a timely manner and submit reports when tasked.
• Proactive, ability to work independently, interact well with other team members
• Familiarity with a multi- department clinical lab setting

Duties and Responsibilities
• Accurate and timely performing of Study specific assays
• Nasal Swab collection of participants
• Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival
• Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result.
• Ensure maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the supervisor


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure

• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
• Must include a current CV with the names of at least three referees.
• Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Indicate the Vacancy Number on the subject of the application Email.
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org  not later than February 28, 2023.

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