Data Manager
To undertake operational management of all data collected or linked to epidemiological malaria surveillance in the field study sites in Junju, Pinglikani and Ngerenya. To research and develop documentation on methods to ensure that electronic data management is GCP compliant. The post holder will also be responsible for developing and maintaining data collection tools, and developing data bases.
Roles
Qualifications:
To undertake operational management of all data collected or linked to epidemiological malaria surveillance in the field study sites in Junju, Pinglikani and Ngerenya. To research and develop documentation on methods to ensure that electronic data management is GCP compliant. The post holder will also be responsible for developing and maintaining data collection tools, and developing data bases.
Roles
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The data manager will supervise data entry staff and field based
staff as relates to data collection and management for SSC 2617 ,SSC 3149 and
for SSC 3190.
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Perform quality checks on the data and resolve any issues that
arise, communicating with laboratory staff, field staff and clinicians in order
to resolve errors using clearly documented and progressively refined methods.
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Study regulatory requirements to guide discussions regarding GCP
compliance of the database and prompt actions to correct non-compliance where
appropriate.
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Perform basic analyses that highlight relationships between tables
and provide general information drawn from the data that may be useful to
investigators e.g. demographic profiles, incidence, prevalence etc.
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Document all information that is relevant to the data collected
from the study cohorts
Qualifications:
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A degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related fields.
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Training and/or at least 5 years’ experience in data management
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Statistics experience with Stata or R or SPSS REQUIRED.
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Knowledge of Open Clinica or/and MySQL,Ms Access REQUIRED,
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Experience in medical research data management will be an added
advantage
Competencies:
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Knowledge of database design and data modelling
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Excellent skills in data manipulation and statistical analysis
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Knowledge of software development methodologies
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Excellent demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to
prioritize and work within tight deadlines
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Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work in
a team in a multi-cultural environment
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Willingness to take initiative and improve data management systems
based on well thought out and tested trials
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Ability to work under varying levels of pressure, flexible and
ability to multi-task
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Previous experience in a medical research setting desirable
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