Job description

·         Design, create and modify databases in MS Access and/or SQL Server.

·         Generate and modify SQL/Batch scripts to manipulate/modify/upload datasets for projects.

·         Write technical documentation/training materials on software and/or system usage.

·         Write and modify VB/C# programs and XML configuration files to interact with study databases and questionnaires.

·         Maintain and improve upon the current data management and reporting systems based on feedback from staff.

·         Oversee entire data life cycle for studies from data collection to final clean datasets.

·         Work with team members to ensure all data is collected accurately and timely.

·         Liaise with study team members to investigate and rectify data queries.

·         Develop study reports according to needs of the project leads.

·         Ensure proper backups and transfer of databases on a regular basis.

·         Build and improve our ETL pipeline codebase.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

1.      Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Statistics, IT, or related field.

2.      Masters in Computer Science or IT Is an added advantage.

3.      Competent Knowledge of MS Access, SQL, and other database languages.

4.      Experience supervising data management personnel is an added advantage.

5.      Able to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently

6.      Evidence of GCP and HSP training, experience conducting research in malaria or other infectious diseases

7.      Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills