Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage databases and data entry procedures
• Interpreting data and analyzing results using statistical techniques
• Develop and implement data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Filter and clean data, and locate and correct code problems
• Programming for data manipulation/report writing
• Improve data collection procedures
• Perform data cleaning, processing and validating the integrity of data
• Deal with routine problems arising in the course of data handling
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data management related procedures
• Verify data input and correct errors
• Train staff on data analysis and manipulation skills
• Provide timely reports and feedback to the laboratory management/study investigators regarding the status of data, detected deficiencies and corrective action needed in databases
• Perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory leadership

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer sciences or equivalent from a recognized university. 
• Demonstrable skills in at least one statistical package for data manipulation, preferably R, STATA, SPSS, SAS or related software  
• Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to details and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Should be able to program in Microsoft Visual Studio 
• Be familiar with SQL databases

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Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a quality control program appropriate for tests performed in the DLSP laboratories
• Ensures delivery against QA department goals and objectives i.e. Meeting commitment and Coordinating overall quality assurance schedules.
• Tie breaker- performs test; implementing statistics and process control tools; maintaining effective compliance and corrective actions procedures.
• Responsible and accountable of flagging the timing of interdepartmental deliverables and quality of their output i.e. time schedules and time plans or layout
• Implement improvements to laboratory testing procedures to improve efficiency, resource utilization, decrease turnaround time, etc., utilizing new and established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Work with project managers to develop project schedules and resource allocation models for QA related projects and other activities such as software deployment, customer integration, and professional services validation.
• In consultation with laboratory management, stop further processing of any work until the quality problem has been corrected
• Develop, perform, and manage an audit program that encompasses all phases of laboratory practices and field sample collection and provide assurance that, documentation, and record-keeping  requirements are met.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: Medical Microbiology, Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;  
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians andTechnologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable; 
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;  
• Proficiency in Computer Application; 

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of GLP/GCLP  
• Trained in ISO 15189 implementation 
• Planning skills 
• Creativity and innovation skills 
• Analytical skills