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:

• Develop and implement Data Management plans, systems and tools for collecting, entering, cleaning, storing, and archiving data for the assigned Projects.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation on mortality, morbidity and intervention studies by analyses of demographic levels, trends and transitions using data from the Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance System (KHDSS)
• Contribute to writing, dissemination and publishing of research work by providing statistical expertise to the Head of Surveillance in preparing statistical summaries, reports, briefs and support in dissemination at various internal or external meetings, workshops and other Scientific forums
• Coordinate the team and prepare various ad hoc or scheduled progress reports for Head of Surveillance, other researchers, committees and presenting the same at various Departmental internal Meetings as scheduled.
• Contribute to report writing, dissemination and publishing of research work by providing statistical expertise to the Head of Surveillance in preparing statistical summaries, briefs and support in dissemination at various external meetings, workshops and other Scientific forums
• Manage and supervise the data clerks and data supervisors to ensure operational efficiency and significant contribution in the delivery of the DSS Mandate.
• Participate in building and maintaining relationships, networks and collaborations with the other Departments, Statistical teams, research groups and other stakeholders and assist in Project Management by providing quality and timely statistical deliverables to the assigned Projects.
• Contribute to the full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases.
• Provide inputs and necessary technical support to the Head of Surveillance and other Programme Researchers in identifying sustainable funding opportunities and developing proposals to secure Research Grants and funding.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or any other relevant field from a recognized university Mandatory
• Minimum Four (4) Years experience at a reputable organization Mandatory
• Proficiency in statistical packages or coding languages e.g. R, STATA or Python Mandatory
• Experience in the use of current technology in Health Research specifically intermediate practical knowledge of SQL-compliant DBMS (preferably MySQL), OpenClinica and REDCap database systems Mandatory
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Mandatory
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators Mandatory
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. Mandatory
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail Mandatory

• Develop and implement Data Management plans, systems and tools for collecting, entering, cleaning, storing, and archiving data for the assigned Projects.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation on mortality, morbidity and intervention studies by analyses of demographic levels, trends and transitions using data from the Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance System (KHDSS)
• Contribute to writing, dissemination and publishing of research work by providing statistical expertise to the Head of Surveillance in preparing statistical summaries, reports, briefs and support in dissemination at various internal or external meetings, workshops and other Scientific forums
• Coordinate the team and prepare various ad hoc or scheduled progress reports for Head of Surveillance, other researchers, committees and presenting the same at various Departmental internal Meetings as scheduled.
• Contribute to report writing, dissemination and publishing of research work by providing statistical expertise to the Head of Surveillance in preparing statistical summaries, briefs and support in dissemination at various external meetings, workshops and other Scientific forums
• Manage and supervise the data clerks and data supervisors to ensure operational efficiency and significant contribution in the delivery of the DSS Mandate.
• Participate in building and maintaining relationships, networks and collaborations with the other Departments, Statistical teams, research groups and other stakeholders and assist in Project Management by providing quality and timely statistical deliverables to the assigned Projects.
• Contribute to the full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases.
• Provide inputs and necessary technical support to the Head of Surveillance and other Programme Researchers in identifying sustainable funding opportunities and developing proposals to secure Research Grants and funding.

• Proficiency in statistical packages or coding languages e.g. R, STATA or Python
• Experience in the use of current technology in Health Research specifically intermediate practical knowledge of SQL-compliant DBMS (preferably MySQL), OpenClinica and REDCap database systems
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or any other relevant field from a recognized university
• Minimum Four (4) Years experience at a reputable organization