Data Manager Job at KEMRI - Kenya Medical Research Institute
Position: Data Manager (KMR/5) - 1 Position
Reports to: Study Doctor
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1-year renewable contract
⏰ Deadline: 30th November 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to study protocols, SOPs, and data management plans
- Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, validation, and secure storage
- Conduct data quality checks, audits, and generate QC reports
- Develop and maintain data tools and databases (ODK, Excel, Epi Info, REDCap)
- Train data teams and ensure consistent data capture
- Support data hardware, network systems, and real-time transmission solutions
- Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and institutional data policies
- Generate dashboards, analyses, and visual reports (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
- Prepare timely monitoring reports
- Handle ad hoc data requests
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or relevant field
- Master's Degree in a relevant field (preferred)
- Proficiency in SAS, STATA, R, Python, or similar statistical software
- REDCap customization experience
- Strong understanding of data management principles and practices
- Experience with database development and maintenance
Technical Skills Required
- Statistical Software: SAS, STATA, R, Python
- Database Tools: REDCap, ODK, Epi Info
- Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel
- Data Management: Data quality assurance, validation, cleaning
- Compliance: Data Protection Act knowledge
How to Apply
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KEMRI E-Recruitment System
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