Data Administrator Lead - Masiphumelele at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Grade 12/ Senior Certificate/ NQF level 4
• At least 2 years clinical drug trials experience
• At least 2-3 years’ experience as a Data Administrator within a clinical environment
• At least 2 years staff management experience
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Experience with databases, particularly REDCap
• Advanced computer literacy
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage high volumes of data processing under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• Valid Good clinical practice certificate (SAGCP)

Advantageous:

• Certification in Data Management

Responsibilities:

Data Quality control

• Conduct file review, query generation to support clinical study team activities according to specific protocols, SOP’s, SSP and CQMP.
• Assist with data reconciliation e.g. turnaround time for lab results that should be entered on the database.
• Responsible for second quality check before capturing the trial data into the database
• Maintains accurate and complete data coordination for all files after each visit
• Assist the data manager in making sure that all studies are using the current approved version of all documents
• Work and review files according to the site Clinical Quality Management Plan and use all the tools specified
• Third review of Eligibility criteria for all the enrolled participants.

Data Entry

• Enter all study data into the specified databases within the sponsor specified timelines
• Maintain departmental metrics as specified at each study protocol
• Keep track of all visits entered the database and attend to the database queries as soon as possible
• Track all study visits across protocols
• Ensure study tracers are kept up to date

Query resolution

• Attended to the data management queries and QC reports efficiently until they are resolved as required by the sponsor within the specified timelines
• Identify trends and potential problems and report them to the data manager
• Resolving any transcription problems on the paper CRF and Electronic CRF’s within the acceptable timelines

Clinical Administration/Filing

• Filling participant binders in the restricted compactum.
• Transcribing and filing of lab result as soon as they are signed by the clinicians.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the data manager

Staff management

• Sets, agrees and monitors performance of direct reports ensuring that their KPAs are aligned with performance agreement
• Leads in the identification of staff development needs and supports the provision of coaching and mentoring as appropriate in their direct reports
• Fosters a positive work environment that priorities the health, safety, and overall wellbeing of employees.
• Participate in immediate and appropriate action in the event of misconduct or serious under performance of team members, seeking support from HR as required and ensuring action is in line with DTHF’s HR Policies
• Contributes to managing shifts/ rosters of site staff including leave and overtime in order to ensure there are sufficient staff on duty at all times to facilitate various projects