Kenyatta National Hospital is hiring Data Entry Officers to support the AMANI Study in Kisumu and surrounding counties in Western Kenya. This Data Entry Officer Kenyatta National Hospital Kisumu 2026 opportunity is open to candidates with hands-on experience in research data entry and electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or ODK. No deadline has been specified — apply as soon as possible.
About This Role
This is a research-focused data entry role embedded within the AMANI Study, a health research initiative operating across multiple counties in Western Kenya including Kakamega, Homabay, Kisii, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Nyamira, and Vihiga. Your primary base will be Kisumu County, but the role involves regular travel to health facilities across the region.
You will be responsible for abstracting data from routine health records — including birth registers, mortality registers, and MPDSR committee forms — and entering it accurately into electronic data capture platforms within strict timelines. This is not a simple copy-paste job. You will be working with clinical research data, which means GCP compliance, data validation, and careful documentation are central to everything you do.
This role suits someone who is meticulous, comfortable working in a field research environment, and already familiar with how clinical data flows through health facilities. If you have used REDCap or ODK before and understand what Good Clinical Practice means in practice, you are a strong fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Abstract data from routine health records including birth registers, mortality registers, MPDSR committee forms, facility surveys, and qualitative logs maintained by Practice Facilitators
- Accurately enter data into EDC platforms such as REDCap and ODK within defined study timelines
- Perform double data entry and validation checks to ensure consistency and minimise errors
- Identify, flag, and escalate data inconsistencies or missing information to the Senior Data Analyst
- Ensure secure storage, backup, and maintenance of data management documents in line with study SOPs
- Maintain detailed logs of data entry activities, queries raised, and resolutions provided
- Liaise with field staff including nurses, clinicians, and facilitators to verify and clarify source data discrepancies
- Participate in data quality assurance activities including team reviews and refresher trainings
- Ensure all activities comply with the study protocol, SOPs, GCP guidelines, and ethical requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Health Records, Information Technology, Statistics, or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of experience in research data entry or health records management
- Up-to-date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
- Hands-on experience with REDCap or ODK electronic data capture systems — this is mandatory
- Familiarity with clinical research procedures, documentation standards, and terminology
Desirable:
- Prior experience working on donor-funded or academic health research studies
- Knowledge of health facility data flows in the Western Kenya region
Skills and Competencies
- Fast, accurate data entry with a sharp eye for inconsistencies in clinical datasets
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and electronic data capture platforms
- Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple facilities and deadlines
- High level of integrity and strict commitment to participant data confidentiality
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully with diverse healthcare teams and study populations
- Ability to work independently in the field while staying accountable to a central study team
What Kenyatta National Hospital Offers
- Full-time position within a nationally recognised research and healthcare institution
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful health research across Western Kenya
- Exposure to clinical research best practices and multi-county health data systems
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
About Kenyatta National Hospital
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is Kenya’s premier national referral and teaching hospital, established in 1901 and incorporated as a State Corporation in 1987. Now over 115 years old, KNH sits at the apex of Kenya’s public health system, providing specialised medical care, supporting clinical training, and hosting health research initiatives of national and regional significance.
With a bed capacity that has grown far beyond its original 40 beds, KNH serves thousands of patients annually and collaborates with universities, research institutions, and international health partners on studies that shape Kenya’s health policy and practice.
How to Apply
Send the following documents to the email address below:
- Email: amaniproject2025@gmail.com
- A cover letter detailing your qualifications and motivation for the role
- A current CV with contact details of two professional referees
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
- Your current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
You can also apply via the KNH portal at docs.google.com as directed by the employer.
Application Deadline
Apply as soon as possible — no deadline specified. Position may close early.
Documents Required
- Cover letter
- Updated CV with two referee contacts
- Academic and professional certificates
- Valid GCP Certificate
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