Data Administrator

The purpose of the role is to receive, capture and archive data. In addition, to conduct

comprehensive data quality assessments on various project datasets and generating data

quality reports.

Main responsibilities:

• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data.

• Ensure proper filing of all research and project data (paper and electronic) and sorting

information.

• Assisting with database design and development.

• Accurately import and export datasets.

• Assist with consolidation of individual project daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly reports and

submit reports to data/project manager within the set timelines.

• Retrieve, transcribe and archive participants clinical reports.

• Assisting with procurement of equipment or resources.

• Provide general administrative support to FPD Research Unit.

• Coordinate and manage FPD Research Unit IT equipment.

• Archive participant files in a standard retrievable manner.

• Understand and apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards when dealing with

participant’s information.

• Identify and assign queries on the electronic data query platform.

• Monitor and lock participants’ electronic records to restrict data modification and access.

• Comply with individual set targets as determined by Data Coordinator or Manager.

• Collaborate and maintain professional relations with investigators and non-research clinical

staff.

• Maintain study participant confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or related field.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or related field

(advantageous).

• Short course in data management or analysis processes (advantageous).

Job-related experience:

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in data/IT administration.

• Experience working with IT hardware and/or infrastructure.

• Experience working with or in the research environment (advantageous).

• Exposure to development of any data collection instruments using software such as

REDCap, CommCare, ACASI.

• Exposure to development/maintenance of databases (advantageous) such as SQL, MySQL,

MariaDB and ability to use any statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, R or SAS).

Additional requirements:

• Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing Xhosa and English.

• Proficiency in another local language/s will be advantageous.

• Valid code 08 driver’s license.

• Willingness to travel.

• Excellent MS Office Skills.

Closing date for applications: 25 August 2023 at 16h00

Interested candidates should forward a motivational letter and CV to

recruitment@foundation.co.za

For enquiries, please contact Tshililo Pharamela on tshililop@foundation.co.za

Please note:

Only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. If you have not been contacted

within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application

was unsuccessful