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Title: Research Data Manager
The Academic Model Providing Access to Health Care (AMPATH) is a program under the auspices of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Moi University whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in access to health care. AMPATH supports the Ministry of Health in eight (8) Counties of Western Kenya Region, with a catchments population of an estimated 3.5 million people. There are several on-going studies on site including community and clinical trials, epidemiological, basic science, social and behavioural studies.
Investigators use existing electronic databases to select cohorts for prospective studies, retrospective reviews including preliminary studies and case studies. Regional data from East and Central Africa is also used in operations research. The AMPATH Research office invites applicants for the post of Research Data Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Program Manager for Research, the successful candidate will:
- Liaise with the Clinicians and the Biostatisticians in retrieving data and organizing data for various research questions from the databases.
- Ensure quality data for analysis by cleaning research data retrieved from the databases and document necessary corrections.
- Perform preliminary analysis to identify potential data anomalies.
- Contribute to the design of protocols, which define what and when data are to be collected.
- Design and approve forms on which data are collected.
- Perform Quality Assurance checks.
- Train clinical research associates to help improve the quality of the data being collected.
- Advise and perform appropriate queries and summary reports from the databases and assist in development of associated databases and ensuring they meet requirements for the entry and reporting of clinical data.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate:
- Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics or Mathematics or a related field from a reputable university. Masters in Statistics/Biostatistics or Mathematics will be an added advantage.
- Must possess statistical and computer experience of more than 1 year.
- Experience and proficiency in statistical software e.g. SAS (highly recommended), SPSS, STATA, S-Plus/R, EpiInfo and spreadsheets.
- Must be proficient in data analysis, interpretation and manipulation of data, have knowledge of database management and retrieval methods.
- Should possess good oral and written communication in English and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines and in team environments.
- Research experience will also be an added advantage.
Terms of Employment: The successful candidate will be employed on a 1-year renewable contract terms beginning with a competitive salary and allowances.
Candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their applications enclosing copies of certificates together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time phone numbers and 3 professional referees to;-
The Chief of Party AMPATHPlus/Ag. C.E.O AMPATH
P.O. Box 4606 - 30100
Eldoret
Application materials clearly labelled “Application for employment as Research Data Manager – AMPATH Research Office” must be sent so as to be received at the above office by 29th October, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
