Data Analyst

**Main purpose of the job**:

- Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS forms the third dimension of the CHAMPS project in Soweto
- The main purpose of a data analyst within an MITS study is to oversee the collection, processing, analyzing, and interpreting of large amounts of data generated from the study
- The goal is to support the research team in making informed decisions and advancing scientific understanding of the MITS project

**Location**:

- **VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, Gauteng**

**Key performance areas**:

- Technical Data Management and Analytics_
- Develop and maintain data management plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data management activities
- Automate weekly reports by identifying data inconsistencies, tabulating data, and using graphics to present the data
- Acquire data from primary or secondary sources and maintain databases/data systems
- Identify and implement databases, data collection systems, and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality
- Filter and clean data by reviewing reports and performance indicators and fixing code problems
- Work with the project team to prioritize study and organizational data needs
- Act as a line manager for staff in the data team, providing guidance and support as needed
- Designing data collection protocols and procedures to ensure data quality
- Cleaning and transforming raw data into usable formats
- Conducting statistical analysis to test hypotheses and identify patterns and trends in the data
- Visualizing data to make it easier to understand and interpret
- Communicating results to the research team and stakeholders
- Assisting in the preparation of research reports and publications
- Staying up to date with the latest data analysis techniques and tools
- Develop and run scripts to validate the accuracy and consistency of data uploaded to the database
- Ensure that data is uploaded to the CHAMPS portal in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform regular data quality checks and audits to ensure that data is entered accurately and consistently.
- Develop and maintain data dictionaries to provide definitions for all variables and data elements used in the study
- Provide technical support to study coordinators and other study staff to resolve any data-related issues
- Develop and maintain data backup and recovery procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of study data
- Assist with the preparation of study reports and presentations for sponsors and other stakeholders
- Conduct data analysis and generate study statistics as needed
- Work with the project team to ensure that all study data is securely stored and protected in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Regularly present updates on study statistics to meetings and provide reports to stakeholders as needed
- Staff Management and Capacity Development_
- Contribute towards the development of team/company knowledge
- Foster an environment that promotes talent recognition, development as well as agency and individual leadership; promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
- Customer Service_
- Communicate with donor representatives around compliance issues as and when required
- Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional
- Effectively manage work processes to maintain high levels of productivity
- Effective Self-Management and performance ownership_
- Take ownership and accountability for responsibility areas, demonstrate effective self-management, and demonstrate team and individual leadership and collaboration to support everyone’s combined and individual objectives
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Take ownership of driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting, and workshops
- Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and communicate appropriately with initiatives and solutions
- Support and drive the business’ core values, maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **Bachelor’s level qualification in Computer Science/Statics/Biostatics/Epidemiology/Demography and/or Data Analytics or another highly quantitative and computational discipline**:

- **A Master’s qualification will be advantageous**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **2 Years’ experience in data management and analysis working in a research environment**

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**:

- Working knowledge of SQL (i.e., ability to write queries that involve joining tables, aggregating functions, updating, and inserting into existing tables)
- Demonstrated knowledge and track-record of statistics, and proficiency using a statistical software pack