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• Responsible for management of clinical and
  laboratory data to ensure production of the highest quality of data from
  assigned HCRIU research studies.
• In charge of managing existing study
  databases and systems, as well as the design, implementation, validation
  and management of new databases and systems for future studies.
• Keenly monitor and review study data to
  ensure quality and completeness of data, according to the quality
  management activities outlined in study-specific Data Management Plans.
• Work in liaison with data staff on assigned
  studies to ensure consistency between paper and electronic data systems.
• Ensure that Good Clinical Data Management
  Practices (GCDMP) are followed.
• Manage and communicate data queries to study
  teams and investigators, per program practices.
• Oversee activities of Data Coordinators for
  assigned studies; ensure that study-specific SOP’s for CRF data entry are
  followed.
• Render support in the creation of data
  collection tools designed to reduce data collection errors.

• Oversee specimen-related data entry. Ensure
  that accurate records are entered into the Freezer Works database.
• Audit the data entry at regular intervals to
  ensure quality control.

• Attend team meetings and communicate
  job-related needs and issues, as appropriate.
• Maintain ongoing contact with investigators
  and Data Coordinators to ensure timely and complete delivery of high
  quality data.
• Communicate directly and on a timely basis
  with the HCRUI study teams and data staff, as well as the Fred Hutch Data
  Operations Manager and other Fred Hutch staff.

• Provide training to personnel undertaking
  Data Coordinator-related duties, as needed.
• Perform any other duties, as assigned.

• The applicant should hold a relevant degree
  or three year diploma (IT, computer programming, biostatistics)
• At least three years of data management
  experience , preferably within a clinical research group
• Previous experience in managing staff
• Broad knowledge and understanding of data
  management practices and tools.
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in MS
  Office literacy (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Database programming in SQL on any relational
  database system (e.g. MSSQL, MySQL and/or Access)
• Proficiency in and knowledge of DataFax, or
  another data management system (MS Access, RedCap)
• Computer programming language, such as Visual
  basic or C
• HSP and ICH/GCP training
• GCDMP knowledge
• Keen attention to detail
• Good relationship building skills
• Ability to design efficient systems
• Ability to work unsupervised taking
  responsibility for own actions
• Work precisely according to procedures, rules
  and regulations
• Recognize recurring issues and analyze their
  causes in order to reach a solution
• Excellent verbal and written communication
  skills
• Previous experience managing data for
  clinical trials is desired
• Broad knowledge and understanding of medical
  terminology, particularly relating to oncology and infectious diseases is
  desired
• Prior experience working with a Laboratory
  Information Management System (LIMS)
• Authorized to work in Uganda without
  sponsorship

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