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

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