Senior Data Assistant – Busia & Mombasa Job KEMRI
IT Jobs, KEMRI Jobs. Responsible for collecting, entering, cleaning, and verifying research data, maintaining accurate study records, supporting field data collection, and preparing reports while ensuring confidentiality and data quality. Requires a diploma or degree in Statistics, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Busia and Mombasa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enter data from Case Report Forms (CRFs) into Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems with high accuracy.
- Perform source data verification and assist in resolving data discrepancies.
- Organize, label, and securely store physical participant files and trial source documents.
- Maintain up-to-date CRF tracking logs, visit logs, and query resolution logs.
- Prepare and retrieve files for internal monitoring, sponsor audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Support the management and inventory of the data archive room and file storage systems.
- Provide first-level ICT support including troubleshooting of data entry devices (scanners, tablets, desktops) and internet connectivity issues within the station.
- Report ICT-related issues to the Data/ICT Manager and follow up on ticket resolution.
- Assist in configuration and routine checks of EDC hardware and peripheral devices.
- Ensure data handling complies with GCP, institutional SOPs, and data protection guidelines.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Computer Science, Health Records, Information Technology, Information Science, or a related field. Mandatory
- DBMS Skills (Data Cleaning/Query resolutions, and normalization). Mandatory
- Familiarity with EDC platforms (e.g., REDCap, OpenClinica, Castor,Medidata Rave) is an added advantage. Added Advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Skills & Competencies
- Effective written communication skills, including project reporting, including using Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Skills & Competencies
- Works professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity. Skills & Competencies
- Reporting skills. Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills. Skills & Competencies
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