KEMRI Data Analyst Jobs in Homabay, Kenya

KEMRI Data Analyst Jobs in Homabay, Kenya


Description:

As part of our research efforts towards evaluating suitable chemotherapeutic products for schistosomiasis among young children in western Kenya, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) through the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) project is pleased to announce the vacancy below.

Position:

  • Data Analyst
  • (1 Position)

    Vacancy No:

  • CGHR/42/10/18

    Location:

  • Homabay

    Reporting to:

  • Data manager

    Job Summary:

    The incumbent will be responsible for performing various data management, data entry and data cleaning, processing and analysis functions in an accurate and timely fashion.

    Essential Requirements:

  • Must hold a Diploma in Computer science, Information Technology, information management systems (IMIS), biostatistics or related field.
  • Minimum of three years’ work experience in a busy data processing, management and analysis
  • Background of handling data from clinical trials or laboratory will be an added advantage
  • Excellent knowledge and working experience of at least one statistical analysis package (SAS, STATA, and SPSS) and database software (Excel, SQL Server 2005, Ms Access) especially longitudinal relationalized database management system
  • Experience in managing and ensuring data quality
  • Experience working with any electronic data collection systems in clinical settings will be an added advantage

    Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participate in design of data collection tools
  • Participate in data entry, retrieval, data cleaning, analysis and interpretation
  • Carry out data downloading and uploading from mobile devices such as Smartphones
  • Data entry into the Remote Data Entry system
  • Collate, query and clean data coming in from the field sites including flagging out inconsistencies and/or errors arising from data obtained from the field as part of routine data checks
  • Conduct data quality control/assurance activities
  • Perform various data manipulations and analyses
  • Work with other team members and investigators
    on various analyses as requested
  • Generate reports from analyses and generate tables as needed
  • Perform additional duties as may be assigned by their supervisor
  • Completion of data clarification forms

    Terms of Employment:

  • Employment is on a one year, fixed-term contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.
  • Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI salary scale depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

    How to apply

    Applications MUST include the following:

  • A cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications (Indicate Vacancy Number)
    Current Resume’ or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
    Copies of certificates and testimonials
    Three letters of reference with contact information (phone and email)
    Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send in their applications to:

    The Director, CGHR,
    P.O. Box 1578- 40100,
    Kisumu


  • Applications are due no later than: November 28th, 2018

  • Kemri Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed 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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