The Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) / US Army Medical Research Directorate –
Kenya (USAMRD-K), “The Walter Reed Project” carry out medical research and test
improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious
diseases.
The
organization seeks to fill the following positions:
1.
Position: Senior Data
Manager / Deputy Program Manager
(1 Post)
Program: Health and Demographic
Surveillance Systems (HDSS)
Reports to: Principal Investigator
(HDSS)
Location: Kombewa - Kisumu
Position
Summary: The Senior
Data Manager will lead the data team in HDSS program and will work under the
supervision of the section head.
He/she will
manage and maintain a longitudinal database for the program, ensure consistency
and integrity of data, oversee data collection, interpret data including
statistical values, and provide data support to nested studies.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer studies, mathematics, statistics, information
technology, demography or related fields with at least 3 years’ experience
working in a research organization.
- Coordination,
analytical data management and supervisory skills
- Problem
solving ability
- Excellent
knowledge in the following computing and analysis packages (SAS, STATA,
SPSS, R)
- Skills
in data management systems and proficiency in standard office tools
2.
Position: Field Assistant (Two Posts)
Program: Clinical Trials
Reports to: Field Supervisor
Duty
Station: Kombewa
Job
Summary: The Field
Assistant will be responsible for community sensitization and relations
regarding upcoming studies and the KEMRI/Walter Reed Project activities.
Core duties
include recruitment and follow-up of study participants, collection of data
from MOH facilities and the community and communicating challenges encountered
in the field to the Field Supervisors and Community Liaison Officer.
Qualifications and Required Skills/Abilities:
- A
minimum KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus).
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic
computer and counseling knowledge.
For more
details on the duties and responsibilities, kindly visit our website www.usamrukenya.org
Terms of
Employment: Contract
for 1 year renewable per KEMRI schemes of service
Probation period for the first 3 months
Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency
How to Apply:
Applicants
should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of
certificates and 3 reference letters with day time contacts- telephone numbers
and e-mail addresses no later than June 10, 2016 to:
The Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI / Walter Reed Project
P.O Box 54-40100
Kisumu
or Email: Kisumu.HR2@usamru-k.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KEMRI /
Walter Reed Project is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: Applications must include copies of all relevant certificates and transcripts.
Applications
without these will be disregarded.
