Overview
- Experience: Min. 1 Year
- Min. Education level: Diploma
- Specialism: Health Records Management / IT or Computer Science / Library & Information Science
- Deadline: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Vacancy Description
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Data/ICT Assistant – Mtwapa
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:
- Diploma in Health Records, Information Technology, Information Science, or a related field.
- At least one year experience working in a clinical trial or research setting or equivalent.
- DBMS Skills (Data Cleaning/Query resolutions, and normalization).
- Familiarity with EDC platforms (e.g., REDCap, OpenClinica, Castor,Medidata Rave) is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective written communication skills, including project reporting, including using
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Works professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity.
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