Vacancy title:
Data Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Ifakara Health Institute

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 30 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Ifakara Health Institute seeks a Data Officer who will oversee and manage data throughout the lifecycle of the IMCI-PLUS research study from the initial design phase to the final dataset delivery to the sponsor. The ideal candidate will leverage technical expertise to ensure high-quality, timely, and accurate data management that aligns with project goals and sponsor expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure protection, rights, safety, and well – being of the study participant.
• Develop a comprehensive Data Management Plan (DMP) outlining the data collection and processing workflow.
• Oversee and mentor data clerks and officers, providing training as needed.
• Design and maintain study source documents and Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Build and manage the project’s Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system and database.
• Perform regular quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) of CRFs and data entries.
• Communicate with the Project Manager on matters related to QC, supplies, and CRF updates.
• Lead the resolution of data queries and discrepancies.
• Coordinate eligibility meetings and track participant enrollment, providing daily status updates.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and user manuals related to data processes.
• Support staff in the use of CRFs and EDC tools.
• Manage inventory of data collection supplies and oversee proper data archival procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of participant-identifying information.
• Generate and submit regular QA/QC and weekly data reports.
• Review CRFs, define validation rules, and implement automated checks.
• Conduct internal data audits to ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for identified data quality issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved study protocols.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or Computer Science.
• At least 2 years of experience in data management or a related role in a research environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong command of statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python.
• Solid understanding of the full data management cycle.
• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with server operations.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, preferably ODK.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Attention to detail, high self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work on additional tasks and extended hours when needed

Remuneration  

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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