Position: Data Manager and Analyst in Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Job location: Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Reports in the Research group to: Principal Investigator
Reports at KCCR to: Scientific Director, Head of Administration
Job location: Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Reports in the Research group to: Principal Investigator
Reports at KCCR to: Scientific Director, Head of Administration
A. Summary
The Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group (aka AG AMUASI) is a research group based at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) in Ghana. The research group conducts cross-cutting interdisciplinary research in Global health and infectious diseases. To achieve our goals, we are involved in different consortia with different partners across Africa and overseas. For more information, visit our webpage: https://kccr-ghana.org/research-impact/research-groups-projects/global-health-infectious-diseases-group/
The Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group (aka AG AMUASI) is a research group based at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) in Ghana. The research group conducts cross-cutting interdisciplinary research in Global health and infectious diseases. To achieve our goals, we are involved in different consortia with different partners across Africa and overseas. For more information, visit our webpage: https://kccr-ghana.org/research-impact/research-groups-projects/global-health-infectious-diseases-group/
The post-holder shall undertake various activities associated with
the research group. These activities will be performed either at
KCCR,
at the study sites in Ghana or outside Ghana. The post-holder is
expected to have good organisational and communication skills. He/She
should be willing to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team in
order to perform all activities in a timely fashion.
B. Functional Relationships
The Data Manager and Analyst is part of a team consisting of international and local investigators. The Officer will be responsible for data management and supporting analysis of data from the Group’s work. He/She shall contribute to development of data management systems to support ongoing studies. The Data Manager is accountable in the first instance to the local Principal Investigators (PIs). The Data Manager should always maintain a good relationship with the co-worker, KCCR staff and the external partners by communicating in a professional and courteous manner.
The Data Manager and Analyst is part of a team consisting of international and local investigators. The Officer will be responsible for data management and supporting analysis of data from the Group’s work. He/She shall contribute to development of data management systems to support ongoing studies. The Data Manager is accountable in the first instance to the local Principal Investigators (PIs). The Data Manager should always maintain a good relationship with the co-worker, KCCR staff and the external partners by communicating in a professional and courteous manner.
C. Scope of the Position
The Data Manager/Analyst oversees the set-up, acquisition, storage and use of data from ongoing studies with the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group and its partners. He/She will provide and maintain a platform together with its data management activities to ensure the desired results are achieved by providing GCP compliant data management infrastructure to support portfolios of in-country and multi-country projects and working closely with the PIs, Postdocs, Study Coordinators, Project Managers, Lab and Field Staff, the Project Finance Officer, Partner Institutions, KCCR Finance and Administrative Departments, Regulatory Bodies, Collaborators and ensuring compliance with funder’s policies. The Data Manager/Analyst will put in place a structure that optimizes the efficiency of the study implementation, documentation and storage process for the research team.
The Data Manager/Analyst oversees the set-up, acquisition, storage and use of data from ongoing studies with the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group and its partners. He/She will provide and maintain a platform together with its data management activities to ensure the desired results are achieved by providing GCP compliant data management infrastructure to support portfolios of in-country and multi-country projects and working closely with the PIs, Postdocs, Study Coordinators, Project Managers, Lab and Field Staff, the Project Finance Officer, Partner Institutions, KCCR Finance and Administrative Departments, Regulatory Bodies, Collaborators and ensuring compliance with funder’s policies. The Data Manager/Analyst will put in place a structure that optimizes the efficiency of the study implementation, documentation and storage process for the research team.
D. Tasks and Responsibilities
• Contribute to research concept generation and development.
• Contribute to the planning, preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Lead the implementation of data management for studies under the supervision of the PIs.
• Performing/managing the responsibilities associated with the acquisition, documentation, review, cleaning and processing of research data collected for ongoing studies.
• As a member of the clinical study team, relay information regarding data management status, knowledge regarding area of discipline, and timelines affecting Data Management deliverables.
• Ensuring the Case Report Form is designed according to the Clinical Protocol, utilizing Data Standards where possible, and document deviations, if necessary.
• Creating the Data Management Plan, Data Cleaning Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Data Management Report while ensuring consistency with the Clinical Trial Protocol and are in compliance with internal or sponsor procedures, international or national regulations and Good Clinical Practices.
• Projecting, planning, developing, implementing and delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Interpreting the Clinical Protocol to ensure the accurate and efficient design of the CRF.
• Analyzing metrics surrounding the activities associated with the acquisition, documentation, review, cleaning and processing of research data.
• Interpreting study timelines and prioritizing workload appropriately.
• Coordinating and managing the activities of a study implementation team, typically. This includes reviewing and approving all documents issued by the Clinical Data Management trial team.
• Coordinating clinical research data management initiatives, to contribute to the continuous improvement of the processes and technologies utilized within the research group.
• Ensuring Data Management tasks are performed according to the study protocol and data management plan, while ensuring adherence to ethics and research regulations, Good Clinical Practice and Good Clinical Data Management Practices.
• Contribute to research concept generation and development.
• Contribute to the planning, preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Lead the implementation of data management for studies under the supervision of the PIs.
• Performing/managing the responsibilities associated with the acquisition, documentation, review, cleaning and processing of research data collected for ongoing studies.
• As a member of the clinical study team, relay information regarding data management status, knowledge regarding area of discipline, and timelines affecting Data Management deliverables.
• Ensuring the Case Report Form is designed according to the Clinical Protocol, utilizing Data Standards where possible, and document deviations, if necessary.
• Creating the Data Management Plan, Data Cleaning Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Data Management Report while ensuring consistency with the Clinical Trial Protocol and are in compliance with internal or sponsor procedures, international or national regulations and Good Clinical Practices.
• Projecting, planning, developing, implementing and delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Interpreting the Clinical Protocol to ensure the accurate and efficient design of the CRF.
• Analyzing metrics surrounding the activities associated with the acquisition, documentation, review, cleaning and processing of research data.
• Interpreting study timelines and prioritizing workload appropriately.
• Coordinating and managing the activities of a study implementation team, typically. This includes reviewing and approving all documents issued by the Clinical Data Management trial team.
• Coordinating clinical research data management initiatives, to contribute to the continuous improvement of the processes and technologies utilized within the research group.
• Ensuring Data Management tasks are performed according to the study protocol and data management plan, while ensuring adherence to ethics and research regulations, Good Clinical Practice and Good Clinical Data Management Practices.
E. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications:
– At least a masters in (mathematics, statistics, public health, informatics and related disciplines)
– At least 2 years of experience in data management in research
– At least 2 years of experience in statistical analyses of research data
Qualifications:
– At least a masters in (mathematics, statistics, public health, informatics and related disciplines)
– At least 2 years of experience in data management in research
– At least 2 years of experience in statistical analyses of research data
Essential attributes
– Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of data management and statistical software tools, basic programming tools and biostatistics
– Excellent knowledge of MS Office products.
– Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work independently, as well as handle a number of diverse projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.
– Experience in responding rapidly to changing priorities and in managing aggressive deadlines.
– Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
– Independent decision making and implementation
– Familiar with clinical research activities
– Dynamic person with demonstrated capacity for team work and team leadership
Desired Attributes
– Working experience in clinical, operational and implementation research or and epidemiology studies, infectious diseases, public health or related disciplines
– Working knowledge of medical terminology, ethics and research regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and Good Clinical Data Management Practices.
– Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of data management and statistical software tools, basic programming tools and biostatistics
– Excellent knowledge of MS Office products.
– Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work independently, as well as handle a number of diverse projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.
– Experience in responding rapidly to changing priorities and in managing aggressive deadlines.
– Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
– Independent decision making and implementation
– Familiar with clinical research activities
– Dynamic person with demonstrated capacity for team work and team leadership
Desired Attributes
– Working experience in clinical, operational and implementation research or and epidemiology studies, infectious diseases, public health or related disciplines
– Working knowledge of medical terminology, ethics and research regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and Good Clinical Data Management Practices.
F. Remuneration
Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for 12-months (renewable), with the first 3 months as probation.
Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for 12-months (renewable), with the first 3 months as probation.
G. How to apply
Email the following to: the Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, (e-mail: info@kccr.de and copy ghid@kccr.de no later than June 05, 2020,17:00 GMT.
– A motivation letter (700-1,000 words)
– A detailed CV including the contact numbers and/or email addresses of three referees
– Two recommendation letters
Expected feedback date: June 15, 2020
Email the following to: the Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, (e-mail: info@kccr.de and copy ghid@kccr.de no later than June 05, 2020,17:00 GMT.
– A motivation letter (700-1,000 words)
– A detailed CV including the contact numbers and/or email addresses of three referees
– Two recommendation letters
Expected feedback date: June 15, 2020
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