Data Manager (Wits VIDA)

About the position

Background:

• The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD)
• Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials

Main purpose of the job:

• To coordinate, manage and maintain research study databases to ensure accurate data for analysis

Location:

• Wits Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto

Key performance areas:

• Develop and manage research databases
• Generate study randomisations
• Coordinate the data processing and management activities of research projects
• Develop, implement, and maintain all data related standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies relating to study data management
• Oversee data capturing and management
• Process data and produce analytical datasets and database reports
• Manage studies’ data component in alignment with organisational research goals, data integrity policies and regulation
• Guide development of data management systems to ensure best practice in data collection and management
• Work closely with project leads to provide efficient data systems for the specific project in a way that integrates all VIDA data collection systems and processes
• Guide and ensure timeous data cleaning and analyses and generation of results tables for senior researchers
• Guide and lead routine data operational reports to inform on smooth field processes and to assist with monitoring of field data collection progress
• Liaise with IT to ensure IT processes speak to data requirements
• Training for new protocols/CRFs; assisting with handling of logical warnings; installation of forms on data or applicable
• Raise and resolve data queries with data capturers and applicable study teams or departments
• Provide support to relevant project staff and support them in the use of statistical software
• Addressing of delinquent CRFs
• Import and export data between data management software programmes

Required minimum education and training:

• Degree / Diploma in Information Technology other relevant qualifications

Required minimum work experience:

• 3 years’ experience in data management
• 2 years’ experience working in medical research environment
• Experience in developing and maintaining survey tools using ODK and Survey Solutions (essential), and REDCap (desirable)
• Experience in database development using SQL (knowledge of SSMS and SSRS) R, and Python

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Masters in Epidemiology or applicable
• Knowledge of epidemiology
• Proficiency in statistical packages
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Report writing skills
• Ability to deal with or handle confidential information
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• 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
• Closing date: 14 August 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Desired Skills:

• Data Manager
• Data Management
• Epidemiology Research
• Python
• SQL
• Degree
• Diploma
• Information Technology

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid and Pension Fund