SUMMARY:
A Data Manager (18 Months Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) in Parktown, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:

Background

Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience

Named after Nobel Laureate and Wits University graduate, Sydney Brenner, the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) is a burgeoning multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to investigating the molecular and genomic aetiology of diseases among African populations.

By creating a world-class research environment, where top scientific and clinical researchers can tackle the big scientific questions in biomedical molecular research areas, the SBIMB aims to enable the development of new and innovative solutions to some of Africa’s greatest health challenges.

Mission

To conduct biomedical molecular and genomic research addressing health priorities in Africans.

Vision

To become a leader in biomedical research on the African continent, conducting world-class, innovative and relevant research, that will benefit the southern African community, and to excel as a centre for learning.

Main purpose of the job

• To develop and maintain databases, including LIMS and REDCap, by tracking data entry, meeting data-related deadlines assuring quality data for research projects (including AWI-Gen)

Location

• Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

Data Management

• Maintain safe and secure storage of all electronic data
• Maintain research participant confidentiality
• Contribute to the development of SOPs for the use and maintenance of the databases
• Ensure that all data files from field sites are uploaded timeously into the central REDCap database or as required for a research study
• Assist the data managers with checking forms/databases for missing and/or inconsistent data
• Software development and maintenance

Laboratory Information management system (LIMS)

• Assess functionality and requirements for a LIMS
• Set up and maintain a LIMS for the SBIMB Biobank
• Secure storage of data (backups)
• Developing SOPs for using and running the LIMS

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that databases are up to date
• Assist data managers at various project sites with data cleaning and quality control checks
• Resolve data discrepancies with the appropriate parties.
• Ensure that all data cleaning and correction activities are fully documented

Report Management

• Identifying errors and inconsistencies in reports
• Assisting data manager with resolution of errors and inconsistencies
• Assisting data manager in the management of project-related reports

Support Data Management

• Complete tasks delegated by project PIs
• Provide effective and efficient telephonic and e-mail communication

Required minimum education and training

• Honours or MSc in applied data sciences, statistics, computing, mathematics, or similar applied data management qualification
• Programming and database skills

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Demonstrated databases and programming experience
• Working knowledge of data entry systems, GCP trained
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• RedCap experience will be advantageous
• Must be meticulous and able to work under pressure
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good service delivery

Required minimum work experience

• 3 years’ experience in databases and programming, preferably in a research environment

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 11 February 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

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