Data Officer, Brain and Mind Institute at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Purpose/Summary 

This role supports data management activities within BMI’s research projects. Its purpose is to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility, thereby facilitating high-impact research. The position directly contributes to BMI's mission of advancing health research by organizing and managing data to maximize its use and value in studies focused on mental and brain health.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Assist with accurate and timely data collection from diverse sources, ensuring error-free entry into study databases.
• Perform data cleaning, validation, organization, and secure management to maintain accessibility and compliance with study protocols.
• Prepare datasets for analysis, support preliminary data tasks, maintain documentation of processes, and generate summary reports as required.
• Collaborate with the research team, conduct quality control checks, and address data-related inquiries to ensure high data integrity and compliance.
• Archive data in line with regulatory standards, ensure de-identification for future use, and adapt to evolving responsibilities during the study lifecycle.

Relevant Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, psychology, health sciences, or related field.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in research with data management roles.
• Proficiency in R for statistical analysis, visualization and data manipulation.
• Knowledge of basic statistics techniques.