Data Quality and Analytics Specialist needed at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the job:

• Basic degree/diploma in computer science/information technology/data science or related field.
• Demonstrated skill set of any programming/scripting language/software for data cleaning.
• In-depth knowledge of database design and development using REDCap.
• At least five years’ experience, with two years of this experience specifically in data and data quality management.
• At least two years’ experience working in the health or biomedical or research sectors.
• Fluency in English.

The following will be advantageous:

• Knowledge of basic biostatistics or basic epidemiology.
• Knowledge of database design and development using other systems relational database management systems including Microsoft SQL Server and/or Microsoft Access.
• SOP and data management plans development.
• Management/supervisory experience overseeing data entry staff.
• Current or previous Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• Hold a valid driver’s license for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the internal Data Management Hub of the RePORT South Africa Network.
• Provide data management support for other SATVI studies.
• Design, develop and implement databases.
• Implementing changes to the research database.
• Extraction and preliminary analysis of the data.
• Database training of research teams both internal and external to UCT.
• End-user account management and database security.

Data quality management which includes but not limited to;

• all day-to-day operational data management activities, including maintaining integrity of the data.
• coordination and resolution of data queries.
• ensuring that accurate, valid data are entered within stipulated data entry timelines.
• ensuring that visits are tracked for each participant.
• ensuring that samples collected are linked to participant identifiers and tracked.
•  Attend SATVI academic and operational meetings.