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• The jobholder will oversee and coordinate data entry and management,
  including data quality control
• Develop and execute procedures for the abstraction and merging of
  data records from source databases into the study database.
• Actively contribute to the design of protocols, which define what
  when and how data is to be managed.
• Responsible for the writing, training, and oversight of the data
  management SOPs for the various studies.
• Work closely with study coordinators to follow-up data errors,
  discrepancies, and missing information for ongoing data cleaning.
• Maintain a log of data collection flow between data entry center and
  study sites/communities.
• Update and maintain the integrity, security and data backup of the
  study database routinely.
• Performs and oversee chart reviews and other data quality
  activities.
• Perform and oversee data audits comparing database with data
  collection instruments
• Perform ad hoc data entry
• Track and assess quality and completeness of data entry and
  abstraction; immediately raise potential concerns with study
  managers/supervisors.
• Cleaning incoming data files, integrate data files into the data
  management system, update summary files, process data requests from
  investigators ensure data quality through the execution of computer
  programs, development of protocols, and other quality assurance
• Provides technical assistance and training to the staff who may be
  required to data enter/quality review information
• Performs evaluation and preliminary analysis of data; prepares
  routine reports documenting results of findings; creates reports using MS
  Access, Excel, Word, or PowerPoint; may participate in formal or informal
  presentation of findings.
• Responsible for data validation through reconciliation process.
• Perform preliminary analysis on research data sets.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data so that information may be
  used by the Principal Investigator in presentations, reports and
  publication.

• The applicant for the EGPAF Data Manager job must hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in information technology, health informatics, bio-informatics,
  statistics, epidemiology or any relevant scientific discipline or an
  equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Ability to think critically and to solve problems that arise related
  to study protocols.
• Able to prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent
  deadlines
• At least five years’ experience managing research data
• Previous experience in a health-related environment is desirable.
• Working knowledge of database languages, such as SQL is essential.
• Knowledge of statistical packages, e.g. STATA, SPSS and basic
  statistical analyses is preferable.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of data processing/ management.
• Excellent database computing skills, including a high level of
  competency in the use of Microsoft Access (including the creation of
  databases, queries, forms etc.).Keen attention to detail and focus on
  quality and innovation

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