JUNIOR DATA MANAGER -Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre

TENABLE IN GABORONE

OVERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Reporting directly to the Data Manager, TB/HIV Division, Centre for Disease Control (CDC), the Junior Data Manager will be responsible for providing efficient, timely, reliable and professional support and assistance to the Data Entry Clerks through collection, merging, storage and archiving of all research data.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

·         Abides by any standards, protocols, procedures and algorithms as may be defined and dictated by CDC.

·         Ensure that incoming Case Report Forms (CRFs) and associated data are checked for completeness and accuracy prior to entering data into the information systems.

·         Liaises with relevant team members to resolve identified errors in CRFs and in the relevant information systems.

·         Prepares adhoc and scheduled data management performance and related reports.

·         Ensures data security, quality, integrity and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

·         Prepares data for archiving.

·         Monitors the availability and performance of research information systems.

·         Ensures that data backups are carried out timely and in accordance with the IT policy of the organisation.

·         Participates in data cleaning activities.

·         Participates in formulation of research documents such as CRFs, Standard Operating Procedures etc.

·         Assesses performance of data clerks on an ongoing basis.

·         Handles all administrative matters relating to data clerks.

·         Ensures that all data input performed is done in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.

·         Provides advice and technical support to Data Entry Clerks regarding data entry.

·         Creates/modifies bespoke software applications to meet current and future requirements of the division.

·         Development of tools to speed up execution of tasks related to data management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
Essential: O ’levels plus a Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Management Information Systems or related from a recognized institution.

Experience
A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in Data Management in a research environment, preferably in public health.

COMPETENCIES

·         Experience with public health research preferred

·         Intermediate skills with the Ms Office Suite i.e Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access

·         Experience with data analysis tools such as SPSS, STATA, SAS etc

·         Familiarity with research information systems such as EpiInfo, preferably Clindex

·         Intermediate knowledge of the relational database principles and the use of the structured Query Language (SQL) for data manipulation

·         Intermediate Object oriented programming skills and experience with programming languages such as VBA, VB, Java etc.

·         Familiarity with HIV/AIDS issues in Botswana and internationally

·         Attention to detail

·         Excellent supervisory skills

·         Good Communication/presentation skills

·         Assertiveness

·         Creative Problem Solving

·         Time management

The organisation offers a competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

All applications must include a comprehensive CV, with certified copies of certificates as well as two professional references and must be submitted to:

The Human Resources Manager
Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre
Private Bag 112
Gaborone

Or hand delivered to Kgale Court, Plot 127, Unit 15
Or email to: recruitment@tebelopele.org.bw

Closing date 25th May 2015 @ 12 NOON

THE POST IS FOR A PERIOD OF 8 MONTHS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

From: Sunday Standard May 17-23 2015