Data Manager at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

JOB PURPOSE: 

This role is responsible coordinating surveillance and ensuring all surveillance activities are conducted according to plan and surveillance data are of high quality. 

JOB DIMENSIONS:

The Clinical Information Network (CIN) is collaboration between KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) and partners. CIN if focused on improving collection and use of routine inpatient data to improve quality of care provided to admitted children and neonates and 24 hospitals are currently participating in the network.  The data manager is expected to develop databases using freely available non-proprietary software; develop scripts for data query resolution and data cleaning; and develop, maintain, and update scripts for reporting of data. Projects within CIN include surveillance and clinical trials.  The project requires a highly motivated, proactive individual who can explore and actualise solutions to emerging challenges

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, raise, and troubleshoot data queries with hospital-based data clerks at project sites to ensure accurate and timely data collection
• Maintain the project web portal supporting interactive interfaces that, among other functions, support data queries, monitor data quality and trends, and administer online training for study team members
• Design and develop adaptations to / programming enhancements to REDCap and participate in the REDCap user group and other forums to understand the latest developments
• Participate in the collection, processing, and compilation of study data.
• Provide support in training of data collection teams including developing training materials, preparation of hardware/software, training schedules and conducting training.
• Maintain study databases as required including ensuring regular updates, cleaning, backups and archiving and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with data governance protocols.
• Ensure compliance with programme ICT policies that span data storage, description, security etc across the research team
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/computer science/ ICT with demonstrated skills in work areas developing scripts for report generation.
• At least 3 year of work experience in data management or similar roles.
• Sound understanding of, and experience with Linux, and open-source programming languages - R or Python
• Practical experience with Electronic Data Capture tools such as REDCap, ODK, or KoBo Toolbox.
• Experience with Linux server environments
• Expert knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software system and of writing and editing program documentation.
• Familiarity with MySQL and another RDBMS

DESIRABLE:

• Experience with report writing for data quality
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and certification
• Prior work with Electronic Health Records
• Familiarity with development frameworks, docker and git

COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of database design and maintenance, quality control and data cleaning
• Appreciation of the use of data for routine reporting
• Well-developed troubleshooting capacity and clarity of thought
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and to multi-task
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, processes, and data to non-technical audiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Based at the Nairobi office of the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya.
• Regular travel, including outside of Nairobi to visit project sites for training, oversight, clinical reviews and troubleshooting.