KEMRI Vacancies

KEMRI/CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration

Opening date: 28/09/2012

Vacancy No: K112/09/12

Program description: This program is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to TB, malaria, HIV and other diseases.

It is within this remit that the TB Branch wishes to recruit a Data Analyst who will be responsible for data management procedures of various studies within or collaborating with the branch.

Position: Data Analyst II or I

(1 position) (MR 9 or MR11) Grading will depend with Qualifications

Location: KEMRI/CDC Centre for Global Health Research (CGHR), Kisian, Kisumu.

Minimal qualification:

·         Bachelors degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information /Computer sciences or equivalent from a recognized university

·         Masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information /Computer sciences will be an added advantage

·         Minimum of 3 years experience in data management, or similar duties

·         Demonstrable skills in at least one statistical package for data manipulation, preferably STATA, SPSS, SAS or related software

·         Experience in cleaning data and performing quality assurance procedures

·         Should be able to program in Microsoft Visual Studio

·         Be familiar with SQL databases

Desirable qualities:

·         Knowledge of SAS programming for data manipulation/report writing

·         Experience with SQL-based programming and knowledge ASP.net or/and PHP programming

·         Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation;

·         Ability to manage and lead a staff;

·         Ability to supervise and work as a team, with good interpersonal skills;

·         Excellent knowledge of at least one statistical analysis package (SAS, STATA, SPSS) and experience in handling relational databases;

·         Experience in collating, sampling, computing, analysis and presentation of statistical data by applying statistical techniques such as logistic regression, Poisson regression, sample survey estimation procedures, nonparametric statistics, and general linear models;

·         Experience in managing/ensuring data quality

·         Experience or Ability to set up wireless networks

·         Ability to design/develop computer databases, and experience working with relational databases

·         Field experience with data collection preferred

·         Ability and willingness to learn additional skills on the job

·         Microsoft Visual Studio programming

·         High qualities of public relation and able to work with little or no supervision

Job Summary: Reporting to the TB data branch Manager and various PIs, the data managers will be responsible for all the data management procedures of the various studies within, or collaborating with, the TB branch.

They will be expected to work on various database/studies and therefore should be able to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

·         Design and manage databases and data entry procedures

·         SAS programming for data manipulation/report writing

·         Perform data cleaning

·         Deal with routine problems arising in the course of data handling

·         Participate in the design of study questionnaires and data entry instruments

·         Develop standard operating procedures for all data management related procedures

·         Supervise field and office based data management and data entry, verify data input and correct errors

·         Train staff on data analysis and manipulation skills

·         Provide timely reports and feedback to the study investigators regarding the status of data, detected deficiencies and corrective action needed in databases

·         Learn and perfect skills in Visual CE or VB.net programming for PDAs

·         Perform other duties as assigned by the branch management

Terms of Employment: Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service.

Probation period for the first 3 months.

Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications MUST include the following:

·         Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)

·         Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address.

·         Copies of Certificates and transcripts

·         Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts.

Applications without these will be disregarded

Applications are due no later than: 12th October 2012 to:

Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.

or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

Internal Candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate applicant form available in CDC intranet print and process it through their project managers and attach it before forwarding applications to HR

KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Position: Surveillance Coordinator – Dadaab (MR 9 or 10) Grading depend with Qualifications

Location: Dadaab Refugee Camps, North Eastern Province

Reports to: program Head

Essential Requirements

1. Academic requirements

·         Degree in Medicine(MD, MBChB or equivalent) and registered with the Medical Board OR

·         Bachelor’s Degree in another health related field, AND with at least 3 years experience in refugee health, disease surveillance, epidemiology

2. Knowledge of communicable diseases & public health

3. Experience with data collection and data collection tools

4. Strong interpersonal & communication skills

5. Proficiency in oral and written English language required, working knowledge of Somali language desired but not required

6. Willingness to work in Dadaab refugee camp

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Oversee the existing facility-based disease surveillance activities in Hagadera camp, Dadaab

·         Initiate expansion of disease surveillance to other sites in Dadaab and along the cross-border region

·         Oversee laboratory quality improvements

·         Manage all logistics associated with carrying out surveillance activities in the camp.

·         Supervise study team – including clinical, lab, and data staff.

·         Maintain complete and accurate records using developed data collection instruments; report back to staff in Nairobi

·         Provide technical support to UNHCR and partners as required.

·         Lead and participate in response to public health events of concern that occur in Dadaab and the region

·         Work closely with County and regional health authorities

·         Other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Contract for 1 year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service.

Probation period for the first 3 months.

Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

·         Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy number)

·         Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address

·         Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

·         Copies of Certificates

·         Day time contact telephone number

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.

Due no later than 12th October2012: To:

Human Resource Manager,

KEMRI/CDC Program,

P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu

or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

The KEMRI/CDC Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.