Data Manager Job Vacancy at Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU)

Full Time
Mwanza
Posted 1 year ago
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Data Manager Job Vacancy at Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU)

Data Manager Job Vacancy at MITU

Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU)

Dar es Salaam

The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU, or the Unit) was established in 2006 by the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), with initial funding from the UK Medical Research Council (MRC). The Unit was established to build on the long standing and highly successful research collaboration in Mwanza between the two institutions. This collaboration dates from the late 1980s when the HIV epidemic was expanding rapidly in East Africa. Mwanza was chosen as a site for HIV prevention research, particularly since HIV prevalence had not reached high levels and there was the prospect that such research could have a substantial impact on the development of the epidemic. Underlying the rationale for locating research in Mwanza was the existence of a major NIMR research Centre in the city, which could provide a strong and well-established base for the collaboration. More information about MITU is available on its web site at www.mitu.or.tz

Position: Data Manager

We are seeking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Data Manager to join the data team within the Unit. The Data Manager will work closely with the Senior Data Manager and other Data staffs to ensure that the data section effectively supports the implementation of MITU projects.

Principal Responsibilities:

To be responsible for day-to-day data management of studies assigned to him/her by the Senior Data
Manager; and ensure Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) are strictly followed up in all studies
To manage questionnaire, laboratory and other study data using different databases for a range of studies
To work closely with Senior Data Manager and study teams to develop study-specific data management
plans and maintain database of studies assigned

Specific responsibilities

Program questionnaire and manage data using OpenDataKit(ODK), OpenClinica and other data
management systems
Manage geographic information data using QGIS and Google Earth
To develop study specific data management plan, and design, validate and maintain clinical trial
database(s)
To ensure data queries are raised, tracked and resolved in a timely and accurate manner
To ensure electronic devices (Tablets and/or Smartphone) used for data collection are properly
handled and used by field teams, and properly charged and safely stored within the data section
Provide regular data updates to Investigators and Senior Data Manager
To undertake other duties as required

Essential qualifications

Bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma in Computer Science/IT/ICT or related field.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and STATA
Good understanding of programming.
Experience with data entry, data management and data cleaning.
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines and without close supervision.
Good communication and organization skills, willingness and flexibility to travel as requested
Experience with data management systems Open Data Kit (ODK), OpenClinica and RedCap
Experience working in a research data management

Desirable

Experience with managing data on multi-site study
Experience with mobile application development/programming
Interest in clinical or public health research.

Mode of application:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all
relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 15th
June 2024.
Paper applications will not be accepted.
Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based in Mwanza for work activities and be
willing to travel to the study areas.
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by
email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly
encouraged to apply.