Assistant Data Manager

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

The 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 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research.

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https://www.kemri.org/

Assistant Data Manager

Key Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibility is to assist the site Data Manager in Data management of all studies.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of SOPs, CRFs and Databases.
  • Support site staff in data entry and management.
  • Conduct continued data quality checks as described in the respective Data management SOPs and come up with ways of solving issues arising from this.
  • Keep an updated data query log for queries and inconsistencies identified during data checks.
  • As per assessment of the data query log, gauge training needs of Study Staff and play an active role in the training on issues identified.
  • In liaison with the Data Manager, advice administration on the policy issues affecting data management.
  • Respond to any data queries sent by Central Coordinating team.
  • In liaison with the Data Manager, ensures safety and security of IT equipment on site as well as allocation to respective staff.
  • Ensure compliance to good clinical practices (GCP), good documentation practice (GDP) and human subject through study implementation.
  • Perform any other duty that may be assigned during study implementation of the protocols.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or any other related course.    Mandatory
  • At least 2 years’ experience in data entry/management.    Mandatory
  • Training and experience in database management platforms such as Redcap, Survey CTO, Access and statistical packages such as R, STATA, SPSS, Excel.    Mandatory
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and presentations    Mandatory
  • Proactive, creative, and systematic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.    Mandatory
  • Prior experience in research will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Competent in IT skills, including basic knowledge of hardware, software applications, and networking, will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00982?utm_source=Jobinkenya

 

Deadline 6/28/2026 

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