Head of Data Management

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

DBN000832/AD

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

Our Client, CAPRISA, is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, TB and Covid at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu-Natal.

POSITION INFO:

CAPRISA’s goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, and the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and Covid-19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Cenadtre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.

The successful incumbent will ensure that an effective and efficient data management service is provided. Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, technical data management expertise and management of the CAPRISA Data Management department. Ensure efficient, high quality and optimal delivery of clinical data management services. Provide technical support to the clinical teams and provide continuous oversight of the clinical data. Ensure timeous database set up and programming for new studies, and cleaning for efficient generation of clinical results. Responsible for advancing data-driven solutions within the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

At least 3 years of data management experience, preferably in a senior role.
Experience in the clinical trials environment and clinical data management practices and tools is ESSENTIAL.
Relevant Bachelor’s degree or 3-year diploma (IT/Computer programming or another relevant field)
Database programming in SQL on any relational database system (e.g. MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, FoxPro and/or Access)
Computer programming languages such as C-Programming, Python, JAVA, PHP, etc.
Interactive data visualization skills (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Google Sheets, Google Data Studio)
Demonstrated experience in leading a team.
In-depth understanding of data management practices and tools.
DFdiscover/ DataFax or another clinical data management system (e.g. Oracle Clinical, Medidata, Epidata, REDCap) is preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Administrate Data Management Systems
Maintain day-to-day oversight of the data department to ensure that CAPRISA and study requirements are met.
Provide training to the data management team.
Provide line manager responsibilities to Data management staff.
Assist with study setup.
Assist sites with development and implementation of efficient data management processes.
Develop and maintain study databases to ensure clinical data accuracy.
Participate in the design and protocol development of the new study/project.
Prepare study data reports.
Provide regular verbal and written reports to management, collaborators and other stakeholders.
Keep up to date with the latest data management trends, technologies & practices.

Personal Qualities and Competencies:

Attention to detail with strong analytical ability.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and fit in well in a multi-disciplinary team.
Able to design efficient systems.
Communication and collaboration
Excellent people management skills with a positive leadership approach

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