Data Manager

Division: Wits Planetary Health Research Main purpose of the job: To oversee the data management of research projects, including designing, implementing and maintaining research databases; ensuring data integrity; and supporting research staff with data extraction, cleaning and reporting Location: Parktown, Johannesburg Key performance areas: Provide technical input into research tools and database design Develop, configure and maintain research databases and electronic data capture (EDC) systems e.g., REDCap, excel etc. Monitor data completeness, consistency, and protocol compliance across studies Develop and revise data management plans Develop, implement and maintain all data related SOPs Quality assurance of all data in accordance with ethical, protocol and GCP requirements and SOPs Support preparation of datasets for analysis Support development of research protocols Develop, define and manage data management related timelines, deliverables and performance metrics Assess and forecast research progress and communicate deliverables in terms of study milestones Participate in research initiation meetings and/or study team meetings to discuss logistical aspects of studies Monitor and evaluate progress of data management for respective projects Compile monthly/quarterly/annual progress reports as required Oversee the maintenance of participant files and archiving Provide ongoing support to data capturers through regular meetings, including reviewing issues with paper or electronic forms, troubleshooting data-entry concerns, and conducting training as needed Implement data quality assurance procedures, including routine audits, discrepancy checks, and query resolution Raise and resolve data queries with Data Capturers and/or sites Monitor data entry for validity and integrity by running data validation reports Analyse the results from the quality control activities to ensure that data quality is not put at risk Generate routine and ad-hoc data summaries, reports, and dashboards for investigators and stakeholders Provide support to relevant project staff and support them in the use of statistical software Import and export data between data management software programmes Process and produce accurate data reports within required timeframes Required minimum education and training: Post Graduate Degree in Statistics or Computer Science, Masters in Public Health will be an added advantage Required minimum work experience: 5 years experience managing research data in academic, clinical or health related environments Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Experience with designing and building electronic data capture platforms e.g., REDCap Experience with data quality reviews or data audits Proficiency with statistical software (R, Python, Stata) Experience monitoring data quality and integrating data from multiple sources (e.g. questionnaires, personal activity trackers (e.g. fitbits/garmins), pathology results) TO APPLY: Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position 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 Closing date: 09 December 2025 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: WHC, in accordance with its 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 AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position