Data Analyst – Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Job Description

Data Analyst – Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in design of data collection tools and data capture applications as required;
• Design and manage databases and data entry/capture procedures;
• Ensure accurate and complete data download/upload from data collection devices used i.e mobile phones, netbooks and tablets;
• Collate, query and clean data streaming in from the field sites and routinely flagging out inconsistencies and / or errors arising from data obtained from the field;
• Perform various data manipulations, analyses and generate reports and tables as requested;
• Participate in developing data analysis plans in consultation with the study investigators;
• Participate in data retrieval and manuscript writing/dissemination;
• Deal with routine problems arising in the course of data handling;
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or any related field from a recognized training institution
• Knowledge of Visual Basic® and other programming languages in the NET environment will be an added advantage.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines; 
• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Team player.

Data Analyst – Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI