About this role
Data Manager - Busia
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 1 year
- Location Busia
- Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI , ICT / Computer
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:
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Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any related field from a recognized university. Mandatory
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Knowledge in managing clinical trials data and developing databases related to clinical trials is a requirement for this position. Mandatory
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One (1) year experience in data processing, management, and analysis in a health/medical research setting will be an added advantage. Added Advantage
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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
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Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills. Skills & Competencies
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Attention to detail Skills & Competencies
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules. Skills & Competencies
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Skills & Competencies
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Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
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