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Head of Data Management - DurbanFull job descriptionCAPRISA is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, TB and Covid at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu-Natal.CAPRISAs goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, and the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and Covid-19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.The successful incumbent will ensure that an effective and efficient data management service is provided. Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, technical data management expertise and management of the CAPRISA Data Management department. Ensure efficient, high quality and optimal delivery of clinical data management services. Provide technical support to the clinical teams and provide continuous oversight of the clinical data. Ensure timeous database set up and programming for new studies, and cleaning for efficient generation of clinical results. Responsible for advancing data-driven solutions within the organization. Minimum RequirementsAt least 3 years of data management experience, preferably in a senior role or relevant experience in a comparable positionRelevant Bachelors degree or 3-year diploma (IT/Computer programming or another relevant field)Database programming in SQL on any relational database system (e.g. MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, FoxPro and/or Access)Computer programming languages such as C-Programming, Python, JAVA, PHP, etc.Interactive data visualization skills (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Google Sheets, Google Data Studio)Demonstrated experience in leading a team. In-depth understanding of data management practices and toolsExperience in the clinical trial environment and clinical data management practices and tools is preferredDFdiscover/DataFax or another clinical data management system (e.g. Oracle Clinical, Medidata, Epidata, REDCap) is preferredExperience in the clinical trial environment and clinical data management practices and tools is preferredCompetencies#Requisition::General Details::Comptenecies#Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdministrate Data Management SystemsMaintain day-to-day oversight of the data department to ensure that CAPRISA and study requirements are metProvide training to the data management teamProvide line manager responsibilities to Data management staffAssist with study setupAssist sites with development and implementation of efficient data management processesDevelop and maintain study databases to ensure clinical data accuracyParticipate in the design and protocol development of the new study/project.Prepare study data reportsProvide regular verbal and written reports to management, collaborators and other stakeholdersKeep up to date with the latest data management trends, technologies & practices.

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