Data Officer

F50 study

Data Officer Vacancy (contract for 9 months)

F50 study is a randomized phase I clinical trial aiming to evaluate the safety of providing lower caloric feed to ill severely malnourished children. The study will be implemented at paediatric research ward, Queens Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in collaboration with our key partners, the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KuHes), SickKids Hospital, Canada, QECH peadiatric department, and Blantyre Malaria Project.

We want to recruit a data officer to manage the study database, supervise data collection, and perform checks on the quality of the data provided and entered into databases.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Entering data into study database
  • Transferring data from electronic sources into study database
  • Designing electronic database tables and forms to be used for data entry
  • Identification of data entry discrepancies (differences), check listed discrepancies against source data documents and make necessary corrections
  • Maintaining Case Record Forms, other research data documents and Project Data Management files in an orderly manner.
  • Raising queries on missing, illegible or inconsistent data recorded on Case Record Forms and other research data documents.
  • Running validation cross-checks and provide subsets or summaries for data in databases as specified by an investigators
  • Compiling of a weekly and monthly recruitment reports
  • Training of study staff in data processing

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of Diploma in Computer Studies, IT or any data related field
  • Experience working in clinical research
  • Experience in database creation and management
  • At least 2 years experience in a data related (research) field
  • GCP training certificate

KEY COMPENTENCIES/ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

  • Well organised
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency in use of electronic data capturing systems
  • Good recording keeping and time-management
  • Result-oriented
  • Team player

Application Requirements

  • Copies of relevant certificates,
  • A detailed CV with 2 contactable referees
  • All documents should be sent in the applicant’s names as one (1) pdf file.
  • Please indicate the position title and name as the heading of the email.
  • All applications should be sent to: f50trial@gmail.com

 

Application Deadline is 10th April, 2025