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 - 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 - 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 years' Database Management experience in Medical/Health Sciences
Professional body registration:
Relevant professional body registration
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
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 - 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.
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