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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Vacancy No: CGHR/327/11/22
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Data Analyst, the Data Specialist will be responsible for the data management procedures of the various sites within the study area. S/he will be expected to work on various databases and therefore should be able to prioritize tasks to meet set deadlines.

Required qualifications
• Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Statistics
• Certificate in Clinical Research, e.g Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines etc

Knowledge and skills
• Knowledge in use of at least one statistical package; preferably STATA or R
• Ability to use Open Data Kit (ODK)/ CommCare and other web-based and tablet-based data capture systems
• Ability to use MS Excel including developing macros and consolidating data from multiple Excel spreadsheets
• Good organizational skills
• Flexible and able to work well with minimum supervision

Specific duties and responsibilities
• Conduct 100% source data verification, validation, and discrepancy management
• Perform data cleaning, quality assurance and control
• Ensure all missing data are captured in compliance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and within strict study timelines
• Troubleshoot and solve common electronic data capture system problems
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry and validation
• Provide field support to the study teams, as needed
• Ensure timely response to data requests
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

This is a one-year (1) contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Letters of reference from your referees
Copies of Certificates and transcripts
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through post to
Deputy Director, CGHR,
P. O. Box 1578-40100
Kisumu
not later than December 20, 2022.


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