Background

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine data quality/control audit controls on study generated data.
• Perform data quality and control procedures.
• Compile data, clean, transcribe onto database and submit data reports to research investigators.
• Coordination of various ancillary studies on site
• Preparing daily and weekly reports
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
• Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software.
• Trouble shoots all technology issues including hardware, software, and network operating system.
• Designing, improving, and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-ups.
• Scanning and filing of records, archive systems in accordance with department procedures.
• Provide training and orientation to new users and staff on various technologies.
• Training staff on guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field(s) connected to data management studies plus years of relevant experience. Mandatory
• Professional certification in courses on analytic skills and database management. Mandatory
• Data management and a well rooted individual in statistical analysis skills. Mandatory
• Good communication skills- both written and oral. Mandatory
• Skills in database development. Mandatory

• Conduct routine data quality/control audit controls on study generated data.
• Perform data quality and control procedures.
• Compile data, clean, transcribe onto database and submit data reports to research investigators.
• Coordination of various ancillary studies on site
• Preparing daily and weekly reports
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
• Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software.
• Trouble shoots all technology issues including hardware, software, and network operating system.
• Designing, improving, and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-ups.
• Scanning and filing of records, archive systems in accordance with department procedures.
• Provide training and orientation to new users and staff on various technologies.
• Training staff on guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor.

• Data management
• Statistical analysis skills
• Good communication skills- both written and oral
• Database development

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field(s) connected to data management studies plus years of relevant experience.
• Professional certification in courses on analytic skills and database management.