The Data Clerk will be required to support in the design and development of the study database and data collection tools for the study. He/she will also be involved in activities related to data collection, participant and sample ID management, tracking of participant follow-up, management of all data & IT devices, support management of user accounts and supporting IT infrastructure at the recruitment sites.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and set up of study databases.
• Support management of all study data handling systems: both paper and electronic.
• Testing and troubleshooting data handling systems.
• Support development and piloting of data collection tools.
• Support training related to data entry and data quality and use of devices eg. Tablets, bar code scanners.
• Support the selection, purchase, setup and maintenance of data collection devices: including computers, tablets and barcode readers.
• Support the development of site-specific SOPs, policies, and processes for data collection and handling.
• Respond to queries and data errors and implement corrective actions to clean the data.
• Identify errors or potential sources of error in data collection systems, databases, and applications.

Requirements

• Diploma level education in any of the following or closely related fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Certificate in Computer skills.

Relevant Experience.

• 1 year working experience.
• Experience in data analysis will be an added advantage.

Personal Characteristics

• Team player
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Attention to detail.
• Good-natured and presentable