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Tanzania: RV 517 Research Data Management Officer Job Mbeya at Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI | Deadline: 21st February, 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) In
Support of the U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP)is an
internatP)is an international non-governmental organization working in
several countries providing care and treatment to people affected by
HIV/AIDS and conducting research studies and has been actively involved
in HIV and AIDS programming for over 30 years.
HJFMRI implements PEPFAR funded HIV prevention, care and treatment
activities in the Southern Highlands, providing resources, personnel
ans, personnel and services to the Zone. The program has expanded from
supporting the Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital in becoming a hub for
anti-retroviral treatment in the Southern Highlands zone; to community
support through decentralized services, with the overall objective of
implementing research, clinical HIV, preventiol HIV, prevention, care
and treatment services in Mbeya, Rukwa, Katavi, Ruvuma and Songwe
regions in the zone.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Community Development,
Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and community NGOs, HJFMRNGOs,
HJFMRI has been leading a comprehensive HIV and AIDS care and support
program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004. The program,
which is sub-contracting with Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs)
and 14 community outreach partners, extends to 25 district councils in
the five regions. Collee regions. Collectively, the zone, which has one
of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Tanzania, represents a catchment
area with close to 6 million people (13% of the population of Tanzania
mainland). Despite remarkable achievements made over the past ten years,
the expansion of HIV care and treatment interventions remterventions
remains critical both at the facility as well as the community level.
HJFMRI is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position below.
Job Title: RV 517 Research Data Management Officer (1)
Reports to: RV 517 Study Coordinator
Location: Mbeya
Position Overview
The
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) funded
through the Department of Defense under PEPFAR works to support
HIV/AIDS Prevention, testing, care and treatment services in the regions
of Mbeya, Rukwa, Ruvuma and Katavi in the Southern Highlands of
Tanzania. As it implements these activities HJFMRI is evaluating the
impact through PEPFAR Implementation Science Studies. With this in mind,
HJFMRI seeks to fill the position of a Research Data Management Officer
for the RV 517 Study: Prevalence of, and factors associated with
virologic suppression and drug resistance in HIV positive children and
adolescents in Tanzania. The overall aim is to understand what
patient-level and facility-level factors contribute to better virologic
outcomes in children and adolescents The candidate will work under the
supervision of the RV 517 Study Coordinator to execute the RV 517 study.
This will include carrying out field visits to review and collect
relevant data for the study.
Additionally, the
candidate will be involved in training on data collection, protocol
activities, and other duties as assigned by the RV 517 Study
Coordinator.
The Data Manager will coordinate and oversee the
collection, cleaning and analysis of RV 517 research related data. The
Incumbent will also assume general responsibility for the editing,
processing and distribution of data as required by the study and to
facilitate analysis and interpretation of the study related data.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the preparation and distribution of RV 517 data collection documents and ensure they are present at all sites.
Oversee generation of line-lists for participant enrollment, data collection, analysis and reporting for RV 517 study as required.
Act as the primary liaison with IHPT research team to generate line lists, support participant randomization and selection at study initiation and throughout study duration, as required to
achieve full enrollment per the research protocol
Coordinate installation of the necessary software for data entry and analysis for the study.
Provide regular progress reports of RV 517 (i.e. enrollment tracker and updates via study calls) to the study management team.
Report changes or unanticipated problems in all aspects of on-site data management as required.
Ensure the DISA and ESRS data management software are utilized as required for data, management and reporting.
Manage and respond to RV 517 queries from the data management unit in Mbeya and IHPT/DCAC.
Develop data related SOPS as required.
Oversee development of the specifications for database tables, data entry, data derivations and edit check programming for the study as required.
Direct the testing of database and edit checks to completion.
Interface with clients, sites and monitors as needed to manage the data collection and cleaning.
Ensure databases are consistently up to date and ready for transfer and/or analyses and report progress or delays to RV517 study management as appropriate.
Provide oversight and direction in data management and analysis in order to ensure completion of assignments within established deadlines.
Coordinate RV 517 clinic and laboratory data entry during central data entry as required by the study protocol.
Follow up with responsible staff regarding incomplete data entry forms
Carry out monthly quality assurance checks on RV 517 data and document the same. Strengthen monitoring and evaluation of HIV care systems for the program.
He/she will work closely with the QA/QC person to ensure that data quality assurance checks are done on a monthly basis or if the need arises earlier than that.
Ensure all study related documents and databases are secure, in line with protocol requirements
Other duties as assigned by the P.I/Study Coordinator.
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Qualifications:
A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Health
Informatics or a related field.
The following would be an added advantage:
Experience in biostatistics and working with public health data.
Have a basic understanding and knowledge of data analysis packages (e.g. Excel, STATA and/or SPSS).
Experience in data management and analysis.
Knowledge of databases and experience using multiple clinical data management systems.
Demonstrated initiative, creativity and flexibility in problem solving.
Able to communicate both orally and in written English and Kiswahili.
Experience working with PEPFAR programs.
Basic computer skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work in a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
High degree of commitment
Results oriented with the ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities.
Willing to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Cover letters and resumes should be sent by mail through post/EMS/DHL/ or any reliable Courier to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or transmitted by email to; recruitment@wrp-t.org
NOTE: to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE, hand delivery applications are not accepted. Deadline for submission of the application is February 21, 2019. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed above should not submit applications.
APPLY TO: recruitment@wrp-t.org Before February 21, 2019.
HJFMRI is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.
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