Project Data Officers Job at Kenya Medical Research Institute

A KEMRI – CCR PHRD Clinical Trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following position:

Project Data Officers

M/R 9

Location: Nairobi (1 Position) and Thika (1 Position)

Reports to: Data Manager

Job purpose: The Project Data Officer will be responsible for data management including data collection, mining, filling, archiving, QA/QC, database updates, reports generation, etc.

Responsibilities for the Project Data Officers Job

• Data collection, compilation, cleaning, investigational analysis and processing for entry into databases.
• Designing, improving and updating live data bases for long term data storage and back-ups.
• Assisting in data analysis.
• Preparing daily and weekly reports.
• Scanning and filling of records, archive systems in accordance to department procedures.
• Monitor security of all technology.
• Any other duty assigned by supervisor.

Project Data Officers Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and computer Science or a related field from a recognized university.
• At least one year experience in data entry/data management
• Skills in database development.

Terms of Employment: Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

How to Apply

• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
• Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.
• Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Must include a copy of certificate of good conduct.
• Must have KRA certificate of Tax compliance.
• Must have clearance certificate from HELB.
• Must have credit reference Bureau certificate.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 19th October, 2018.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.