Data Manager, iTECH Project

About the iTECH project Makerere University Hospital received funding from Wellcome Leap's In Utero Program to support implementation of the 'Stillbirth in High Burden Settings: Ample Room for Improvement Using Biomarkers and Ultrasound Technologies' (iTECH) project. The project aims to develop novel clinical tools for use in diagnosing and managing high-risk pregnant women and to reduce the burden of stillbirths in Uganda, sub-Saharan Africa and globally. As part of the project team, the hospital seeks to recruit a Data Manager (01 position) based in Kampala, on a full-time basis.

About the role The Data Manager will oversee the development and implementation of strong data management for the project. The officer will implement efficient ways to collate, organise, store and analyse data, with close attention to security and confidentiality. The position reports to the Project Manager.

Key duties and responsibilities - Participate in the creation and enforcement of policies and guidelines for effective data management; - Alongside the QA and QC manager, facilitate site-level data quality assessment, auditing and verification for improvement; - Participate in the collection, cleaning, validation and maintenance of high-quality research data; - Use a variety of advanced statistical software, methods and techniques to gather, analyse and interpret research data to derive useful information for research; - Advise on and assist in the development of inferences and conclusions, as appropriate; - Write and execute statistical methods and analysis sections of protocols, reports and peer-reviewed publications; - Design templates and develop specifications for status reports, analysis tables, graphs and data listings for use in research publications and ad hoc reporting; - Participate in the process of data sharing with the project team and external stakeholders; - Assist with reports and data extraction when needed from the integrated database in order to track recruitment and retention of study participants; - Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades, etc.); - Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorise maintenance or modifications; - Participate in the review of the data management plan, maintain the data management plan throughout the lifecycle of the project, and ensure the plan is followed according to iTECH project data requirements; - Maintain the study database with regular feedback on occurrences and how these were rectified; - Assist in defining and/or creating data listings, summary table validation, data specifications and/or process data transfers in preparation for statistical review and/or data management audit; - Coordinate the archiving of databases and related documents, and verify data in accordance with the study data management standard operating procedures (SOPs); - Respond to requests for standard reports as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications, skills and experience - MUST have a Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Clinical Epidemiology, Statistical Epidemiology or a related field, with significant experience in medical sciences or public health research and data analysis; - MUST have a strong understanding of databases and data analysis; - Good analytical thinking and ability to interpret epidemiological data; - At least one year of progressive experience in data management, including designing databases, data collection, analysis and presentation; - Knowledge of common statistical analysis and database management packages including STATA, R, SPSS, Redcap and Open Data Kit (ODK); - Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Research; - Should be dynamic and flexible in delivering on strict programme deadlines; - Possess excellent troubleshooting skills; - Able to work under pressure.

How to apply All applications must be submitted by email to itechprojectug@gmail.com before Friday 4 March 2024 at 5:00 PM. The subject line of your email should read 'Application - (indicate the position) - iTECH Project'. Submit your application — a one-page cover letter, a three-page resume including two referees, and relevant supporting documents — as a single PDF. PDFs exceeding 5MB will be considered ineligible, as will incomplete or inaccurate documents. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, which will be held on 11 March 2024.