Thursday 30 September 2021

Data Coodinator, Department of Haematology and Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.

Job Summary

The position holder will be responsible for Initiating and maintaining accurate and current data on participants enrolled in clinical trials. The incumbent will report to the Manager, Research.

Responsibilities

  1. Collect clinical trial subject data and ensure all current source documents are available
  2. Complete Electronic Data Systems (EDCs) or Case Report Forms (CRFs) for appropriate data documentation within the timelines specified in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or as agreed upon.
  3. Capture all record deficiencies in all patient and participants file documentation for internal and external review
  4. Provide records to Sponsors/representatives, internal reviewers, Regulatory Authorities, and/or Ethics reviewers, as required, and ensure data is accurate and complete for interim monitoring visits and data related deadlines
  5. Interact with clinical trial monitors to provide accurate CRFs and complete corrections as appropriate
  6. Harmonize files from audit/monitoring results and correct errors with relevant personnel
  7. Review participant charts to collect required data for reporting purposes and to ensure compliance with study protocol
  8. Maintain and quality check clinical trial study/data statuses and participant information in the clinical research database, accurately and timely
  9. Generate data queries to clinical nurses/coordinators for clarification of data and ensure resolution
  10. Collect, compile, review, and/or analyze cancer patient data using NCI-KE (or equivalent) tools, as needed
  11. Support colleague’s in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and research standards
  12. Ensure digital data base and archives are protected from security breaches and data loses
  13. Collaborate with research and standard of care staff in review of randomly selected files for quality assurance purposes
  14. Create, ensure, and update processes for data management at CRU, Cancer Center, and/or Department of Haematology/Oncolog

 Requirements

  1. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or any related field from a recognized Institution
  2. At least 3 years work experience in a health facility
  3. In depth knowledge of medical abbreviations, medical terminologies, human anatomy and physiology. Preferred: knowledge in oncology terminology and medical records experience
  4. Proficient in MS Office applications
  5. Proficient planning, typing and organizational skills
  6. Effective analytical, technical, and problem solving skills
  7. Strong multi-tasking skills
  8. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics and statistical concepts.

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