Data Coordinator (3 Months Temporary Contract - WITS NCDRD)

SUMMARY:
Background: 

• South Africa is facing a rapidly increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD's)
• To meet the challenge of NCD's, a unique collaboration of Wits Faculty of Health Sciences specialists, epidemiologists, molecular biologists, and The National Cancer Registry has formed a multidisciplinary division
• The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Division (NCDRD) was launched in 2017 within the Wits Health Consortium

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To ensure data management processes are in place to produce the most accurate and credible data

• Edendale Lay Ecumencial Center Clinic, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg

• Meet relevant stakeholders for planning and identifying data requirements
• Determine database requirements/specifications in line with the project
• Design Case Report Forms (CRF) according to protocol (project specific) and maintain study files
• Testing and making sure that databases are set up correctly – including variable validation, skip patterns etc.
• Sending routine reports to project managers
• Send query reports timeously to project teams and ensure these queries are resolved timeously
• Train users on databases at the start of the project and when required
• Ensure that training registers and CRF completion guidelines are signed off and submitted to Principal Investigator before the start of the project
• Identify users and grant access levels accordingly before the start of the project and when required
• Implement changes on the database throughout the course of the project and re-test to ensure efficient and correct operation thereof
• Facilitate processes to synchronise data with servers and other datasets
• Retrieval and consolidation of electronic medical imagery and audio collected throughout projects including the standardised labelling and storage of them
• Configuring and managing follow-up trackers / reminders for projects
• Asset management insofar as setting up and tracking electronic equipment
• Process randomization requests and reporting on progress for those that have taken place
• Involved in the planning and setting up of projects that use IoT, wearables, image and sound analyses, etc.
• Assist with any ad hoc data management related work

• Matric
• Diploma in a Data Management field such as Computer Science, Public Health Information Management
• Fluent in English and IsiZulu
• Valid drivers license and able to drive manual vehicle

• 1 – 2 year's of Clinical Data Management experience within a research environment
• 1 – 2 year's experience in Clinical Data Collection, Clinical Trials or Research
• 1 – 2 year's in patient interaction or healthcare settings
• RedCap project building (advanced)
• Advanced Excel usage (complex formula coding, reporting and problem solving)
• Human Subjection Protection Certificate (HSPC) will be advantageous
• TRREE (Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation) will be advantageous
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP) will be an advantageous
• Electronic data systems (e.g RedCap) and Excel
• ALCOA + Principles
• STATA / SAS Programming

• Programming (such as Python, R, SQL etc)
• Attention to detail – accurate data entry is critical
• Basic medical terminology – helpful for understanding case report forms (CRF’s) and clinical records
• Good communication skills – for working with clinical staff, patients and research coordinators
• Innovative, solution driven and proven problem-solving abilities
• Exposure with IoT projects and or medical wearables
• Staff management
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to delegate and follow up

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• Closing date: 11 July 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

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