Data Manager Position

Data Manager - (Re-advertised)

Reference Number:  ICTDM-10-12

Category:                   Statistics and Data Management

Grade:                        5.1

Location:                    Kilifi

Country:                     Kenya

Summary:

To work on an exercise to clean all scientific data within the programme and migrate to a data warehouse.

REPORTING LINES:

The post holder will report to the ICT Data Governance Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Data profiling and data transformation

2.    Validating the data at multiple milestones during the implementation project

3.    Maintain documentation and an audit trail of all the data cleansing procedures

4.    Liaise with the database administrator in loading clean data onto the data warehouse

5.    Maintain understanding of the ETL tools in use, Stata and appropriate scripting language for data manipulation.

6.    To participate in peer user groups, and forums

7.    Responding promptly and professionally to bug reports.

8.    Implement data governance policies that span data access, description and security

9.    And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Skills and Qualification

1.    A  degree in Computer Science or Statistics.

2.    Two (02) years equivalent experience in data management

Desirable:

1.    Statistics experience with Stata or R

2.    Knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MSSQL

3.    Experience in integration of large and disparate databases

4.    Experience in medical research data management

COMPETENCIES:

1.    Excellent knowledge of database design and data modelling

2.    Excellent skills in data manipulation and statistical analysis

3.    Knowledge of software development methodologies

4.    worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment and with multi-disciplinary teams

5.    Strong analytical skills

6.    Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 18th October 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer.  Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.  KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).