A senior data manager within the VIDA research setting is a high-level position responsible for managing and overseeing the collection, organization, and storage of data generated from experiments, observations, or surveys
This incumbent is responsible for ensuring the quality, security, and accessibility of data, as well as leading a team of data personnel to produce credible research data
Location:
Wits Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit xe2x80x93 Soweto, Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
Technical data management and analytics
Developing and implementing data management plans to ensure data is collected, processed, and stored in compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to refining, structuring, and development of study data collection report forms
Overseeing the collection of data from multiple sources and ensuring data quality through regular audits and assessments
Designing and implementing database systems and protocols to store and manage data
Ensuring data security and protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information
Providing training and support to researchers on how to use data management tools and systems
Collaborating with other data management professionals to develop and maintain data-sharing agreements
Archiving and preserving data for future use and access
Managing a team of data personnel, including providing mentorship and professional development opportunities
Developing and implementing data analysis and reporting processes to support decision-making and drive research initiatives
Communicating data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders, including researchers, funding agencies, and external partners
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and publish daily
Develop a database in REDCap for VIDA students
Automate repetitive manual processes through scripting and design models for data cleaning, validation, and reporting
Attend study ad hoc reports requests from study leads and sponsors
Ensure that study data backup procedures are solid and regular to prevent any potential data loss
Compliance
Develop data management SOPs and policies relating to studies
Ensure unit compliance with all WHC and relevant external data policies
Maintain appropriate documentation of all research study material and consistency with SOPs
Identify potential risks and resolve issues relating to research compliance
Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to strengthen research study conduct and compliance, to ensure study compliance with relevant regulatory and GCP quality standards
Ensure that data sharing process with external collaborators is in alignment with VIDA policies and that data sharing agreement is provided and observed
Ensuring data security and protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information through well-defined processes
Staff Management and Capacity Development
Contribute towards the development of team/company knowledge
Foster an environment that promotes talent recognition, development as well as agency and individual leadership; promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
Mentor, coach and facilitate personal and professional staff development wherever possible
Manage staff effectively including performance, conduct, efficient working, processes, and corrective action as required
Customer service
Communicate with donor representatives around compliance issues as and when required
Ensure all customer interaction (Both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level, E.g. Respond to emails/queries within two days
Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional
Effectively manage work processes to maintain high levels of productivity
Effective self-management
Take ownership and accountability for responsibility areas, demonstrate effective self-management, and demonstrate team and individual leadership and collaboration to support everyonexe2x80x99s combined and individual objectives
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.
Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and communicate appropriately with initiative and solutions
Support and drive the businessxe2x80x99 core values; maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Required minimum education and training:
At least a Masterxe2x80x99s level qualification in Computer Science/Statistics/Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Demography and/or any Data Analytics or other highly quantitative and computational discipline
A Doctoral qualification will be advantageous
Required minimum work experience:
2 years experience in data management and analysis working in a research environment
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, computer data acquisition, research data management, and report writing
Demonstrated knowledge and track record of statistics, and proficiency using a statistical software package such as Python, STATA, or R for import, export, manipulation, and analysis of large datasets
Team player able to work in a high-performing collaborative environment, and support scientific investigations across disciplines
Ability to set priorities and work under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently
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: 31 August 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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