Description:
Main purpose of the job:To manage research data and associated activities for Mental Health Projects at the SBIMB. To develop and maintain Databases, including REDCap, by tracking data collection and storage, managing quality control of data for research projects Division:
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) Location:
Parktown, Johannesburg Key Performance Areas
Data Management -:
Maintain safe and secure storage of all electronic data Maintain research participant confidentiality Contribute to the development of SOPs for the use and maintenance of the databases Ensure that all data files from field sites are uploaded timeously into the central REDCap database or as required for a research study Assist the external data managers with checking of forms/databases for missing and/or inconsistent data Software development and maintenance Data Security and Sharing -:
Assisting users in performing data-related tasks Provide data for analyses in line with various data requests from users Secure storage of data (backups) Assist the Data Scientist in setting up SOPs for data processing and management Quality Control-:
Ensure that databases are up to date Run data quality checks and liaise with project sites regarding data quality and errors Resolve data discrepancies with the appropriate parties Ensure that all data cleaning and correction activities are fully documented. Report Management -: Identifying errors and inconsistencies in reports. Assisting Data scientists with resolution of errors and inconsistencies. Assisting the Data manager in the management of project-related reports. Support Data Management -:
Complete tasks delegated by project PIs. Provide effective and efficient telephonic and e-mail communication. Required minimum education and training:
Hons BSc in Computer Science or Data Science or relevant qualification. Demonstrated databases and programming experience Required minimum work experience:
3 years experience in databases and programming, preferably in a research environment. Proven experience as a Data Manager (minimum 1 to 2 years) Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
Experience using REDCap; exposure to health/medical data Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience working with large datasets Experienc
19 Dec 2025;
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gumtree.co.za