Data Manager (Health care projects) KEMRI Wellcome Trust 141 views0 applications

Data Manager (Health care projects) KEMRI Wellcome Trust, Nairobi,Kenya (6 months post)

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

To support and develop data capture, data quality and data analysis routines as part of a programme of work with hospitals around the country. The work will involve use of REDCap and other data collection applications in multiple sites within Kenya; support of sites operating using LINUX and synchronisation with a LINUX server; use of the statistical software package R and its related interface function R studio; work with DHIS2 and interaction with providers of electronic medical record systems in Kenya including Open MRS to foster harmonization of data collection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• For the Health Services Research Group and linked with the KEMRI-WTRP ICT Department to:
• Design and develop adaptations to / programming enhancements to REDCap and participate in the REDCap user group and other forums to understand the latest developments including the possible use of phone/tablet based data capture
• Support updates to and use of LINUX operating system across a distributed set of sites and data management in a LINUX server
• Support and improve strategies for updating REDCap and transmitting data in remote locations
• Help develop strategies using R to improve data quality and perform data analysis routines that can be incorporated into routine reports
• Develop interactive interfaces that support data queries using R Studio
• Develop approaches to support data transfer for hospitals that are compatible with the Ministry of Health’s DHIS2 platform
• Participate in the collection, processing, and compilation of study data.
• Provide support in training of data collection teams including developing training materials, preparation of hardware / software, training schedules and conducting training.
• Provide ongoing support to hospitals across the country to ensure accurate and timely data collection
• Liaison with companies / groups who are developing electronic medical records to foster harmonization of key data across EMR platforms
• Maintain study databases as required including ensuring regular updates, cleaning, backups and archiving and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with data governance protocols.
• Ensure compliance with programme ICT policies that span data storage, description, security etc across the research team
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Computer Science / ICT with relevant experience and demonstrated skills related to work areas
• At least 2 years of technical work experience in PHP, Java, MySQL, LINUX and related Open Source Technologies.
• Database design and software development experience.
• Knowledge of computer languages, computer logic and flow-charting and computer program design methods and techniques.
• Understanding of database structure, process of data quality assurance and data cleaning
• Expert knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software system and of writing and editing program documentation.
• Experience of managing metadata and version control of database systems

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience with report writing for data quality
• Experience with DHIS 2, REDCap or Open MRS
• Experience with LINUX operating systems and server management
• Understanding of the statistical programme R and experience with R Studio
• Prior work related to health care
• Prior work with Electronic Medical Records
• Experience with Linux server environments
• Solid understanding and experience with MySQL, PHP, Java. Knowledge on Python would be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of database design and maintenance, quality control and data cleaning
• Appreciation of the use of data for routine reporting
• Well-developed troubleshooting capacity and clarity of thought
• Have high energy, clear goal orientation and strong work ethics
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work within tight deadlines
• Excellent customer support and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and to multi-task
• Ability to interact with users/ office colleagues in simple non-technical language
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment and with multi-disciplinary teams