Data Manager - MYTHIC Study

About the role

The MYTHIC study compares HIV-1 reservoir characteristics in people living with HIV and tuberculosis, on and off antiretroviral therapy, to those without tuberculosis, and assesses the impact of TB on HIV-1 latency reversal and the antibody susceptibility of HIV-1 reservoir envelope proteins. The Data Manager oversees data collection, entry, quality assurance and reporting so that study data are accurate, secure and consistent with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the study protocol. The position reports to the Study Coordinator and is based in Kisumu.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in the study data management process and documentation in line with the study SOP, and create and enforce data management policies.
• Monitor and analyse data systems, write weekly, monthly and quarterly study reports, and advise on monitoring and evaluation best practices.
• Troubleshoot data problems, evaluate data for protocol compliance, and develop study-related SOPs.
• Aggregate and clean data using standard Data Quality Audit (DQA) approaches, and run regular data quality audits and onsite data verification exercises.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality by backing up data routinely and maintaining databases, backups and filing systems.
• Build the skills of study staff and facility health care workers in data management, and respond to data queries.
• Prepare electronic devices for data collection.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in biology, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field.
• At least 3 years of research experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data analysis.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A career interest in HIV/TB research and training is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Experience with RedCap and/or ODK for data management is an added advantage.
• Experience with Stata or R for data analysis is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel for generating and analysing study reports.
• Strong analytical, organisational, written and verbal communication skills.

Applications require a cover letter, a complete CV with three referees' contact details, and relevant certificates and testimonials, sent by 4 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the position must be filled within one week of the interview.