Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO
with its head-quarters in Kisumu and regional offices in 10 counties of
Kenya.
IRDO is currently funded by PEPFAR / CDC to implement a combination of
evidence-based, cost-effective structural, biomedical and behavioral HIV
prevention interventions that target the general populations, youth,
key populations and HIV infected individuals.
We are seeking experienced and qualified personnel to fill the position of Senior Data Manager / Analyst, based in Kisumu.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be the in-charge of the data management
systems of the program, ensuring that data of the highest quality are
collected across all implementation sites.
Specifically, s/he will support the development of data collection
instruments, develop standard operating procedures for data management
and analysis; design and maintain databases; oversee data collection,
entry and storage; and perform data analysis and support manuscript
development.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support in all aspects of data
management related to the program including: designing of data
collection instruments; designing and maintaining program databases;
planning and conducting data analyses, interpretation and dissemination;
assessing data quality.
Identify and select the technology platform for the program
database system; then, design, develop, and implement a relational
database for the program to be used by the team.
Provide training, supervision, and support to the data team on data collection activities across all the sub-counties.
Ensure data quality through data validation checks, including
discrepancy/inconsistency checks, real-time data monitoring, data
cleaning, and report generation of records from the databases.
Prepare and present analysis reports, summary tables, and graphics as requested.
This includes interpreting, presenting and discussing results with the program team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Applied Mathematics or related field
Excellent knowledge and experience with the development of relational database programs for entry of large data sets.
Minimum five years of professional experience conducting analysis of qualitative and quantitative program data
Proficiency in data management and excellent hands-on
experience with major data analysis software packages (SPSS, SAS, STATA,
CS Pro, etc).
Proficiency in Ms. Access and Ms. Excel compulsory.
Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL 2008 and above.
Expertise in statistical analysis, data management procedures and reports generation.
Demonstrated strong background in manuscript writing.
Experience in leadership and supervision.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and
testimonials, letters from and telephone numbers of three professional
referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not
later than 27th October 2014.
The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141,
Kisumu.
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