Senior Data Analyst I or II

Vacancy No. K102/09/2011

Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, the program has a vacancy in the HIV Research Branch in Kisumu.

Position: Senior Data Analyst I or II

1 Position

MR10/MR11

Reports to: Data Section Chief

Location: Kisumu

Essential Requirements

• Masters (MR 11) or BSc Degree (MR10) in Mathmatics, Statistics/Computer studies or Information Technology
• Experience : With Masters Degree, at least one year experience in a research organization; with BSc degree, at least three years experience in a research organization (post internship)
• Proficiency in English both written and oral.
• Problem solving ability
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis packages (SAS, STATA, SPSS)

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of at least one object oriented programming language (VB.Net, C++, Visual CE), longitudinal renationalized database management system and proficiency in standard office tools will be required.
• Knowledge and some experience in working with any Patient Care Systems (PCS), FREEZERSWORKS or their equivalence will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work well with the public and in a team
• Ability to collaborate with counterparts.
• Evidence of at least one published manuscript (author or co-author)
• Exercise of Judgment: Must use good judgment in making decisions and to keep to protocol as much as possible.
• Report any necessary variations from the protocol to the study supervisor. Must be careful to avoid breeching confidentiality agreements with participants, and be able to interact diplomatically with counterparts and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that forms are received, logged in, scanned into the automated databases and verified.
• Provide oversight and guidance to Data Analysts
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the data management process and the data being managed.
• Design and manage databases and data entry procedures
• Deal with routine problems arising in the course of data handling
• Participate in the design of data management procedures to achieve optimal efficiency and quality.
• Assist with manuscript writing (author/coauthor).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Terms of Employment:

Contract for 6 (1) year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates
• Day time contact telephone number

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.

Due no later than 23rd September, 2011

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu

OR E-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The KEMRI/CDC program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145