Job Description/Requirements

Opening date: April 29, 2022 Vacancy No. CGHR/284/04/22

Project description:
The L9LS Malaria Monoclonal antibody trial in Kenya is a collaboration
between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, USA (CDC), the U.S National Institutes
of Health (NIH), and several other institutions. This trial will be
conducted at the Siaya County Referral hospital and Kogelo Dispensary in
Siaya County. The KEMRI Malaria Branch has a vacancy for a data manager
for the L9LS Malaria Monoclonal antibody trial.

Position: Data Manager, J/G KMR 6 (1 position)
Location: Kisumu/Siaya
Duration: One (1) renewable
Reporting to: Principal Investigators

Job description
The
successful candidate will be responsible for the overall data
management procedures for the clinical trial including data capture,
monitoring the quality and integrity of data and preparing summary
reports. He/she will work with the Trial Coordinator, the Principal
Investigators, and the data management team at NIH to design and
implement a robust data management system and ensure data management is
performed in accordance with the trial protocol, procedures, guidelines
and professional standards of practice. S/He will ensure that all data
is complete, accurate and timely and must be in compliance with the
applicable guidelines and regulations. The holder of this position shall
be expected to operate from the KEMRI-CGHR field station in Kisian and
the KEMRI-CGHR Clinical Research Centre in Siaya.

Duties and Responsibilities
i
Support, in collaboration with the NIH data support team, the
development of the clinical trial database specifications, eCRFs, user
requirements, edit rules/checks, query logics and data validation rules
within the DF Discover system
ii Develop and maintain data management
plans, standard operating procedures for conducting data management
activities for the trial including backup systems for power and internet
iii
Ensure quality and accuracy of data submitted from the study sites and
assure timely entry and review of the database, query resolution and
appropriate reporting and follow-up for all safety events by site
personnel
iv Create and maintain data management files, data
dictionaries and other required documentation in compliance with the
national and international standards, regulations and guidelines on data
protection, governance and sharing
v Design and implement procedures
for automation of data outputs and regular statistical reports and
configure dashboards for data visualization and other products for
information dissemination
vi Provide training and mentoring to
research staff and study teams on data management processes and mentor
data clerks and interns
vii Maintain study electronic devices such as
laptops, tablets and other equipment used for data collection, ensuring
data is secure and forms are updated as needed
viii Extract data and
perform regular reviews to identify issues, generate queries,
communicate and track their resolution working with the program staff
and supervisors for corrective action/query resolution in a timely
manner
ix Work with the Trial data management support team to ensure
the EDC system can lock/unlock and freeze/unfreeze for statistical
review, interim review and/or final database checks
x Ensure good internet connectivity for data entry at the trial sites and troubleshoot as needed
xi Work with the study team to ensure that data reporting needs are scheduled and addressed
xii Manage and supervise the daily data collection at the field sites
xiii Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with the study team and study partners
xiv Perform additional duties as may be assigned by their supervisor

Qualifications:
1.
BSc in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or any
other related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Skills & Abilities:
2. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a focus on quality and innovation
3. Ability to prioritize work, exercise initiative and work with minimal direction
4. Ability to manage multiple studies of medium complexity or size concurrently
5. Adaptability to changes in work duties, responsibilities, and requirements
6. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, including research scientists

Terms of Employment: One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration:
Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education
levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary
scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Deadline for application:on or before 19th May 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.

KEMRI
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS
SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND
PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST
IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.

Only short-listed candidates will be considered