IRDO Senior Data Manager / Analyst Job in Kisumu Kenya

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.