Data Manager - Busia

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:

# Description Requirement Type 1 Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any related field from a recognized university. Mandatory 2 Knowledge in managing clinical trials data and developing databases related to clinical trials is a requirement for this position. Mandatory 3 One (1) year experience in data processing, management, and analysis in a health/medical research setting will be an added advantage. Added Advantage 4 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 5 Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills. Skills & Competencies 6 Attention to detail Skills & Competencies 7 Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules. Skills & Competencies 8 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Skills & Competencies 9 Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment. Skills & Competencies