Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications MUST include the following:
• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e–mail address
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
• Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
• Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
• Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
• Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate
All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website http://www.kemri.go.ke/e–recruitment – E–Recruitment Portal on or before 19th May 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
Only short–listed candidates will be considered.
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