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.
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