Senior Data Assistant - Busia & Mombasa

Senior Data Assistant - Busia & 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.

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description Requirement Type 1 Diploma in Computer Science, Health Records, Information Technology, Information Science, or a related field. Mandatory 2 At least one year experience working in a clinical trial or research setting or equivalent. Mandatory 3 DBMS Skills (Data Cleaning/Query resolutions, and normalization). Mandatory 4 Familiarity with EDC platforms (e.g., REDCap, OpenClinica, Castor,Medidata Rave) is an added advantage. Added Advantage 5 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Skills & Competencies 6 Effective written communication skills, including project reporting, including using Skills & Competencies 7 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Skills & Competencies 8 Works professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity. Skills & Competencies 9 Reporting skills. Skills & Competencies 10 Strong communication skills. Skills & Competencies