Healthcare

Data Manager - Busia

Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI·Busia, kenya·Full Time·Contract
HealthcareFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 15, 2026

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.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Location

Busia, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 15, 2026

Created

October 27, 2026