Vacancy title:
Clinical Trial Data Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Computer & IT, Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Admin & Office, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
National Institute for Medical Research

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 8 2026

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, August 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position Summary

The Clinical Trial Data Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of clinical trial data for assigned studies/projects under the guidance of the Data Management Lead. The role ensures that all data management activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The successful candidate will design, develop, validate, implement, and maintain Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems using REDCap, while also developing and maintaining applications to support participant scheduling, workflow automation, visit management, and other operational processes. The role requires maintaining high standards of data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Principal Investigator, Data Management Lead, or Project Coordinator.

Collaborates with investigators, statisticians, clinicians, laboratory staff, IT teams, monitors, and sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop REDCap databases, eCRFs, longitudinal projects, surveys, and participant tracking modules.
• Translate study protocols into electronic data capture systems.
• Configure branching logic, calculated fields, validation rules, automated alerts, and user roles.
• Develop and validate databases using User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and change control procedures.
• Develop Python applications for participant scheduling, visit windows, reminders, rescheduling, and workflow automation.
• Integrate Python applications with REDCap APIs and external systems where appropriate.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analysis-ready datasets.
• Perform routine data cleaning, discrepancy management, and quality assurance.
• Support monitoring visits, audits, database lock, and study close-out.
• Develop SOPs, user guides, and provide staff training.
• Provide regular reports to the Data Management Lead on completed work and planned activities.
• Perform any other trial-related duties assigned by the trial management team.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP E6(R3), study protocols, institutional SOPs, and applicable data protection regulations.
• Maintain validation records, audit trails, and system documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of clinical data management experience.
• Advanced experience in REDCap database development.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with SQL and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of R and/or Stata is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel when required.
• Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to:

Centre Manager

NIMR, Muhimbili Research Centre

P.O. Box 3436

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

All official correspondence should be addressed to:

Director General

National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)

General Conditions

• Application letters must be written in English.
• Applicants should provide the names and contacts of two reputable referees who will be contacted before recruitment.
• Applicants must attach certified copies of all relevant academic certificates, including Form IV and Form VI certificates.
• Academic certificates obtained outside Tanzania must be approved by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
• Application letters should be prepared using Times New Roman font, size 12.
• Applications must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• The closing date for applications is two weeks from the date of this advertisement.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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