Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To manage all data requirements for research and audit purposes
• Data management includes the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of research databases, managing data collection and data quality, and working within a team and with researchers

Location:

• Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre xe2x80x93 Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

• Expertise with REDCap is essential, as most databases are established using REDCap
• Database planning, advising on the data collection instruments to be used, setting up, implementing, and maintaining databases
• Manage data collection processes and data quality control measures
• Facilitate the data management process, including the collection, organizing, protection, and storing of data
• Prepare reports for submission to the PI and other external sources
• Provide timely and accurate responses to data queries
• Provide study datasets for specific projects with necessary permissions in place (i.e. Confidentiality and POPIA Agreements as well as the Data access permissions)
• Attend to and resolve study-related data management queries
• Train, supervise, and provide data management technical assistance to project staff and researchers as needed
• Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
• Follow up with medical staff and/or allied medical staff or participants to resolve data-related queries
• Construct calculations, add data quality rules, administer data quality processes within REDCap databases
• Transcribe and code information prior to uploading into REDCap, be competent with data import/export with REDCap
• Develop and maintain relationships with collaborators and researchers, staff, and research
• participants, work as a team
• Conduct general research Office administration, and be willing to do additional work relating to research activities
• Provide staff support and guidance to ensure they carry out their roles efficiently and effectively

Required minimum education and training:

• Degree in Health Sciences
• Postgraduate training in Data management and Managerial skills preferable
• Updated GCP Certificate
• Evidence of REDCap Training or proficiency
• Data Management xe2x80x93 expertise in REDCap is essential; Study set-up, design, database integrity, data storage, and sharing; analytic skills preferable (STATA, SAS, Python, R, or equivalent)

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2 yearsxe2x80x99 Database Management experience in Medical/Health Sciences

Professional body registration:

• Relevant professional body registration

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Excellent organizational/administrative/analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure and capable of effective time management
• Excellent communication ability both verbal and written
• Desire to perform accurate and ethical research
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, as part of a team
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate on a professional level with all levels of staff
• Be able to use advanced features of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint xe2x80x93 as a minimum

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 14 September 2023.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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