Data Manager - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Kisumu

Data Manager at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an internationally recognized leader in the fight against pediatric HIV / AIDS, working to eradicate pediatric HIV infection through research, advocacy, and the delivery of comprehensive HIV services to women, children, and their families in 17 countries globally. Since 2000, the Foundation in Kenya has expanded from a small HIV and AIDS initiative to a large prevention, care, and treatment program covering several regions in Kenya.

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following position:

DATA MANAGER

Located in Kisumu and reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Data Manager will support data management of the implementation Research.

The role

• You will co-ordinate the collection of study data from sites. You will review, analyze, and validate clinical trial data to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy based on project specific guidelines.
• You will manage data collection at the study site, including reviewing Case Report Forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy.
• You will perform quality checks on the data and liaise with health facilities in solving issues arising. You will review, analyze, and validate Research data to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy based on project specific guidelines.
• You will review and approve CRF design, data review ground rules and database design according to Standard Operating Procedures and protocol. You will develop and maintain documentation and data management guidelines.

The Person

• To be successful in this role you will require at least 3 years experience in Research Data Management, project evaluation, and training on M&E designs, tools and methodologies. Experience in statistical packages e.g SPSS, EPI Info, STATA is essential.
• A degree in Maths (statistics Major) or IT is a prerequisite for this role. Post graduate degree in Statistics or Public (statistics Major) is an added advantage. Willingness to travel within the project area is essential.

Please submit your application attaching current resume to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org.

The closing date is: 26th August 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.