Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical data manager to join our rapid growing CTU, and to play a vital role in its research studies and in shaping its data management services.
As a senior data manager, the post holder will have a combined project leadership and hands-on technical data management role. The post holder will be responsible for leading the data management and database activities for assigned clinical trials at AHRI, working at all stages from protocol development to database lock.

The post-holder will also contribute to developing AHRIxe2x80x99s clinical trials data management service to reflect changes to regulatory requirements and to improve data quality and integrity, including writing SOPs and related guidelines.

This post suits an individual with knowledge of building studies on electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and experience in relational databases, SQL and programming. The post-holder requires excellent technical knowledge, good organisational and time management skills, with problem-solving ability. Excellent communication skills are essential as the post holder will have to communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues.

1. BSc in Data Science, Information Management, any database specialist degree or a closely related subject OR professional qualification in information technology, computer science, or database development, with 10 yearsxe2x80x99 data management experience

2. At least 5 yearsxe2x80x99 data management experience in clinical trials, preferably within a CRO or pharmaceutical industry

3. Substantial recent experience across the clinical trial data management life cycle, including database testing, EDC design, and liaison with study teams

4. Substantial experience of developing database specifications and building and testing databases, ideally using an Electronic Data Capture system such as REDCap, OpenClinica or similar

5. Experience of developing data management plans and other clinical research documentation and procedures such as SOPs

6. Experience of database development languages and software such as SQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL

7. Experience of query management and data validation

8. Good knowledge of GCP requirements and all aspects of information governance and related legislation for clinical research

9. Experience of supervising the work of junior colleagues

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2023

Africa Health Research Institute