Vacancy title:
Data Manager
Jobs at:
Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa (CTCA)Deadline of this Job:
07 September 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose
• The objective of recruiting a Data Manager is to manage the quantitative data collected. Therefore, the project seeks to recruit a professional who will be responsible for managing the study data.
The Data Manager will;
• Participate in the design of the data collection tools, data collection, and analysis
• Take lead in the design of electronic data entry/capture files/ formats
• process data collection, and completing data collection tools
• Take lead the development of data collection and data management standard operating procedures
• Prepare regular checks on study data to help project management teams monitor data flows and data quality issues during the conduct of a study.
• Ensure accuracy, accessibility and data security and confidentiality, and storage of study data files and subject records.
• Participate in the preparation and execution of dissemination activities. These will include the preparation of technical reports, publications, blogs, PowerPoint presentations and engaging in-country stakeholders in dissemination activities.
• Participate in manuscript writing.
• Participate in meetings
• Execute any other data management related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Suitable applicants MUST possess
• A master’s degree in either Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Statistics, or equivalent degrees.
• At least two years of demonstrated relevant experience in managing health-related project research data, for projects of similar size and design.
• Demonstrated statistical programming skills in statistical software and database management particularly using STATA, R and other any other relevant software.
• Demonstrated experience in analytical skills and data management for projects of similar size and design.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, strong interpersonal communication, and ability to work with diverse sectors as well as meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process, analyse, and present study results in a quality publishable format.
• Experience in database design and data management.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
i) Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their application documents and a motivation letter clearly highlighting the position being applied for and address this to;
The Dean,
Makerere University School of Public Health,
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda
Application Documents
• Motivational Letter
• Resume with contacts of 3 professional referees
• Copies of all relevant academic documents
Soft copies of the applications should be submitted as one PDF file to the following email address EOI@ctc-africa.org by 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Please quote the position you are applying for in the subject head of your email.
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