Vacancy No. 7/VPM1002
Program description: The Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research would like to fill vacancy in the following position: data specialist 1 for the VPM1002 TB vaccine project.
Position: Data Specialists I, MR 7 (3 Positions)
Data Specialists Job Requirements:
- Diploma in Computer Studies or Information Technology
- KCSE minimum C- (Minus) or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year working in data management preferable within a research set-up
- Knowledge in working with web based data capture systems is essential
- Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills.
- Experience with handling qualitative data and software
Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:
- Experience in Data cleaning and validation
- Experience in source data verification and working with web based data capture systems is an added advantage
- Attention to detail and good work ethics
- Must be able to multitask with several programs at the same time including Ms Excel, Ms Access and SQL
- Good judgment in problem solving, awareness of own limitations, and strong internal motivation
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines
- Must have good organizational skills
- Good writing and communication skills
- Flexible and able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be a team player
Responsibilities for the Data Specialists Job
- Participate in programming and data management of program data
- Ensure timely completion of CRFs and data entry into the databases– meet data team allocated targets
- Perform source data verification, validation and discrepancy management
- Perform data cleaning and quality assurance and control
- Ensure that data is routinely backed up, anti-virus scans are conducted, and data security measures are adhered to protect data and patient confidentiality
- Troubleshoot and solve common electronic data capture system problems
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Terms of Employment:
A one (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales
Applications MUST include the following:
- Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
- Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address.
- Three letters of reference from your referees.
- Copies of Certificates and transcripts
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