Main purpose of the job:An urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) site was established in 2017 in Soweto, led by Wits VIDA Research Unit as part of the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) projectThe incumbent will provide support to the HDSS program for VIDA, review and refine data collection tools, design, develop, and maintain databases, perform logic-based data validation rules for quality assurance on data, timely reporting, and documentationLocation:VIDA – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, GautengKey performance areas:Technical Data Management and AnalyticsContribute to refining, structuring, and development of HDSS data collection formsDraw up the specifications for harmonized data sets to send out as requests to PO and participating HDSS sitesGuide and lead routine data operational reports to inform on smooth field processes and to assist with monitoring of field data collection progressAutomate repetitive manual processes through scripting and design models for data cleaning, validation, and reportingAddress complex data queries as soon as they are identified from the fieldFacilitate access to routinely collected data as required by the organizationDocument and ensure that the harmonized data and transformation procedures used to make the analytical data sets can be understood and used by the demographer and HDSS leadershipCreate standardized datasets reports (views) ready for use in comparative round data analysis and provide routine and ad hoc HDSS data reportsEnsure that HDSS data backup procedures are solid and regular to prevent any potential data lossDevelop a strong version control system to keep track of current and historic HDSS collected data to facilitate analysis and publicationsLiaise with IT to ensure IT processes align with HDSS data requirementsStaff Management and Capacity DevelopmentContribute towards the development of team/company knowledgeFoster an environment that promotes talent recognition, development as well as agency and individual leadership; promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of informationMentor, coach and facilitate personal and professional staff development wherever possibleManage staff effectively including performance, conduct, efficient working, processes, and corrective action as requiredComplianceAdvise on SOPs and policies relating to studiesEnsure unit compliance with all WHC and relevant external data policiesProvide input into the development of quality assurance procedures for the organization in accordance with ethical and GCP requirements and SOPsCustomer ServiceCommunicate with donor representatives around compliance issues as and when requiredEnsure all customer interaction (Both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level, E.g. Respond to emails/queries within two daysBuild and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professionalEffectively manage work processes to maintain high levels of productivityEffective self-managementTake ownership and accountability for responsibility areas, demonstrate effective self-management, demonstrate team and individual leadership and collaboration to support everyone’s combined and individual objectivesFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedTake ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and communicate appropriately with initiative and solutionsSupport and drive the business’ core values; maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackRequired minimum education and training:At least a Master’s level qualification in Computer Science/Statistics/Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Demography and/or any Data Analytics or other highly quantitative and computational disciplineA doctoral qualification will be advantageousRequired minimum work experience:2 Years’ experience in data management and analysis working in a research environmentDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Experience in processing large complex longitudinal datasets and experience in relational database managementWorking knowledge of SQL (i.e., ability to write queries that involve joining tables, aggregating functions, updating, and inserting into existing tables)High-level computer programming language experience, such as C#, Java, PythonDemonstrated knowledge and track record of statistics, and proficiency using a statistical software package such as STATA or R for import, export, manipulation, and analysis of large datasetsTeam player able to work in a high-performing collaborative environment, and support scientific investigations across disciplinesAbility to set priorities and work under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrentlyTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.Please Apply Online.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.The closing date for all applications: 31 May 2024.Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.Please note:AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.