DATA MANAGER

Undergraduate degree in medical, scientific, biological, statistical, computer science, or related field At least 2 years of experience in managing databases within a research environment At least 2 year’s demonstrable experience building and managing complex data collection tools using Redcap (please detail in cover letter) At least 1 year of supervisory and staff management Proficient in MS Excel and Access and be able to design a database, run and resolve data queries Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate Valid code 8 driver’s license Ability to work independently Advantageous: Experience with statistical packages e.g. STATA, SPSS, SAS or R Knowledge of HIV & ART Responsibilities: Research Data Management: Institutionalize high-quality data collection, management, and quality assurance systems and processes for current studies and ARV databases using REDCap and other platforms. Develop and implement real-time data quality assurance processes and procedures Perform data cleaning and log data queries for investigation Support the design of compatible and integrated systems for data coordination and sharing with research partners Work with study Project lead and Project Manager to develop data management and quality assurance plans, including project progress monitoring tools Develop and automate statistical dashboards on project implementation and key study variables Prepare and extract analytic datasets, and perform analyses for PI, project lead and managers System Design and Maintenance: Provide oversight for collection of data from the studies, including: Incorporating data from database or data system, Supervise the organization, cleaning, and verifying complete data entry by research assistants and fieldworkers; Prepare data for use in analyses by overseas and South African-based investigators. Oversee all QC and QA processes Ensure that data is collected and QCed as per the Quality management plan Staff Management: Manage staff and oversee their work. Manage the quality of databases and supervise data-entry staff Ensure training of and optimal implementation of all components of project data management Train and support field-based data collection staff members Attend project management meetings Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 14 August 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified. I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements. I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification. This job may be removed before it expires.