Data Manager at SHARP Study

The data manager will be responsible for the design of data collection and management systems, supervision of study data collection operations, and routine data cleaning, quality control and analysis.

S/he will be report to the Study Coordinator and Principal Investigator.

S/he must be able to work with minimal supervision and for long hours when necessary.

Responsibilities will include:

• Database development and maintenance
• Tabulating program data to generate weekly and quarterly reports for the study
• Ensure source documents are safeguarded and that optimal data quality is maintained.
• Maintain a clean log frame of data queries and how they have been resolved.
• Monitoring and evaluation of study data activities
• Database development and management
• Oversight of data collection modalities, including mobile technology
• Data cleaning and validation once study is complete
• Managing integration of biometrics and data collection

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or more advanced degree in biostatistics or related field.
• Proficiency in Stata and/or Microsoft Access
• Experience with smart phone data collection and Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Prior research experience
• Experience with biometric identification systems
• Certification in Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice
• Strong analytic, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, in order to interface with key populations and international partners

Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:

• Previous experience in a similar position will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of QSL

Please note that the appointment is on a one-year contract term renewable on mutual agreement and availability of funds.