Duties for the Data Manager Job
Under the leadership of thePublic Health Evaluation (PHE) and Data Management Leads, oversee and coordinate data entry and management, including data quality control
Participate in the design of the study database and guiding documents (i.e. data entry tools, data dictionary, user guidance and job aids). ) Work with Principal Investigator (PI), under the guidance of the PHE Lead, to develop and implement the e data analysis plan
Develop and execute procedures for the abstraction and merging of data records from source databases into a study database
Contribute to the design of protocols, which includes the methodology, analysis, quality control and reporting sections for both quantitative and qualitative data.
Responsible for the writing, training, and oversight of the data management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), job aids, guidance etc.
Document data management-related changes
Maintain manual logs of data queries generated and their resolution
Liaise with study coordinator to follow-up data errors, discrepancies, and missing information for ongoing data cleaning
Maintain a log of data collection forms flow between Data Center (DC) and the study sites
Maintain the integrity, security and data backup of the study database
Perform ongoing data quality checks
Responsible for data validation through reconciliation process
Perform preliminary quantitative analysis on research datasets.
Data Manager Job Qualifications
Degree in information technology, health information management, statistics, epidemiology or any relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Minimum three years’ experience as a data manager for research.
Experience in a health-related research and program evaluation desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of database languages, such as SQL is essential
Knowledge of statistical packages, e.g. STATA, SPSS and basic statistical analyses preferable
Good understanding of data processing/management
Excellent database computing skills, including a high level of competency in the use of Microsoft Access (including the creation of databases, queries, forms etc.), Excel and Word
Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail and a focus on quality and innovation
The ability to prioritize work, exercise initiative and work with minimal direction
The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues
Results oriented with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required
Ability to travel to the field regularly
Fluent in both English and Kiswahili

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