Makerere University Hospital seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions; Data Manager, Data Officer and a Study nurse. Makerere University Hospital received funding from Wellcome Leap, In Utero Program to support implementation of the “Stillbirth in High Burden Settings: Ample Room for Improvement Using Biomarkers and Ultrasound Technologies” (iTECH) project. The iTECH project aims to develop novel clinical tools for use to diagnose and manage high-risk pregnant women and reduce the burden of stillbirths in Uganda, sub-Saharan Africa, and globally.
Available Position: Data Manager (01)
Duty Station: Kampala Engagement: Full Time Reporting to: Project Manager
Job Summary:
The Data Manager will oversee the development and implementation of strong data management. He/she will implement efficient ways to collate, organize, store and analyze data with attention to security and confidentiality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·Participate in the creation and enforcement of policies and guidelines for effective data management.
·Alongside the QA and QC manager, facilitate site level data quality assessment, auditing and verification for improvement.
·Participate in the collection, cleaning, validation and maintenance of high-quality research data.
·Use a variety of advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data;
·Advise and assists in the development of inferences and conclusions, as appropriate.
·Write and execute statistical methods and analysis sections of protocols, reports and peer-reviewed publications
·Design templates and develop specifications for status reports, analysis tables, graphs, and data listings for use in research publications and ad hoc reporting.
·Participate in the process of data sharing with project team and external stakeholders.
·Assist with reports and data extraction when needed from the integrated database in order to track recruitment and retention of study participants.
·Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.)
·Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.
·Participate in the review of the data management plan, maintain the data management plan throughout lifecycle of projects and ensure data management plan is followed according to iTECH project data requirements/needs.
· Maintenance of study database with regular feedback on occurrences and how these were rectified.
·Assist in defining and/or create data listings, summary table validation, data specifications and/or process data transfers in preparation for statistical review and/or data management audit.
·Coordinate the archiving of databases and related documents. Verify data in accordance with the study data management standard operating procedures (SOPs).
·Respond to requests for standard reports as required in a timely manner.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·MUST have a Master’s degree in Biostatistics or Statistics or Clinical Epidemiology or Statistical Epidemiology or related field, with significant experience in Medical Sciences or public health research and data analysis.
·MUST have a strong understanding of databases and data analysis
·Good analytical thinking and ability to interpret epidemiological data
·At least one year of progressive experience in data management including designing databases, data collection, analysis and presentation.
·Knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database management packages including STATA, R, SPSS, Redcap, Open Data Kit (ODK)
·Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects protection Research.
·Should be dynamic and flexible to deliver on strict program deadlines
·Possess excellent troubleshooting skills.
·Able to work under pressure
How to apply:
All applications must be submitted to the email: itechprojectug@gmail.com before Friday 4th March 2024 at 5:00PM
Additional Information
1. The subject line of your email should be: “Application- (indicate the position) - iTECH Project”
2. Submit your application (1-page cover letter, 3 pages resume including two referees, and relevant supporting documents) as ONE PDF
3. PDF’s exceeding 5MBs will be considered ineligible.
4. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
5. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
6. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
7. The interviews will be held on 11th March 2024.