Senior Data Analyst at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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.

 

Senior Data Analyst

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationHoma Bay , Siaya
  • Job FieldData, Business Analysis and AI 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support in planning data collection methods and developing experimental designs and analytical methods
  • Collaborate with study investigators on sample size calculations and study sampling
  • Design and implement data collection tools for specific projects
  • Create and manage research data collection tools and databases using REDCap and ODK, among other tools.
  • Train and manage data collection teams to ensure quality data collection.
  • Conduct weekly data cleaning and reporting, manage data integrity issues
  • Develop, maintain, and present Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards to study personnel
  • Communicate with trial investigators about data quality and resolve issues per study protocol.
  • Assist in preparing trial documents, reports, and responses to regulatory inquiries
  • With support of trial investigators, assist in clinical trial monitoring, including safety reporting
  • Utilize statistical software and techniques for data gathering, analysis, and interpretation

Vacancy Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics or a similar field    Mandatory
  • At least 2-years’ experience as a Data Analyst or a similar position    Mandatory
  • Experience with a range of data analysis tools    Mandatory

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent skills using REDCap and ODK
  • Advanced Excel skills, Pivot Tables and Macros preferred
  • Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple projects
  • Prior research experience, preferably in the health sciences
  • Great attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail
  • Familiarity with statistical packages (including Stata, R, SPSS or SAS)
  • Critical thinking skills, highly motivated
  • Demonstrated experience in writing as evidenced by publications or project reports

Method of Application

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  • Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

Application Ends on: 08/19/24 5:00:00 PM

 

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply

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