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Data Manager

Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI
Busia
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Posted: 2026-10-27

About Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and qualified Data Manager - Busia to join Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI in Busia.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of study analysis plans and data management plans.

Guide database development for study data management.

Oversee data entry, conduct routine data checks, resolve queries, and generate reports.

Liaise with trial and other data managers and programmers regarding data quality and missing data, verify data accuracy and validity.

Schedule and prepare progress reports and/or analyses for independent Data Monitoring Committees, Steering Committees, and publications.

Actively scrutinize the data for discrepancies, errors, and missing data to verify accuracy and validity.

Report and liaise with study investigators, data clerks, data managers, and programmers on data quality and error resolution as per the study protocol.

Discuss and interpret results with colleagues and collaborators in the trials/studies.

Ensure deadlines and project milestones related to data and analyses are met, coordinating with other staff members and external collaborators as necessary.

Support the production of summary tables and graphics for interim and final analyses.

Prepare and archive research data and documentation for curation.

Ensure that all study data processes comply with appropriate data protection regulations.

Vacancy Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any related field from a recognized university. Mandatory

Knowledge in managing clinical trials data and developing databases related to clinical trials is a requirement for this position. Mandatory

One (1) year experience in data processing, management, and analysis in a health/medical research setting will be an added advantage. Added Advantage

Have excellent working knowledge with at least one statistical package for data manipulation and analysis (STATA, SPSS, SAS, R) and one database management software (SQL Server, MS Access). Mandatory

Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills. Skills & Competencies

Attention to detail Skills & Competencies

Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules. Skills & Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Skills & Competencies

Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

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