Job Description
Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is looking for suitable candidates to fill the roles of the following positions:
1. Data Manager
Roles and responsibilities
Much of the roles/responsibilities of the Data Manager who is a biostatistician will be to supervise and coordinate the work of the Data Entry officers; in addition the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
- Collection of data on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
- Analysis of data on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to draw conclusions and predictions;
- Monitor clinical trials to ensure the integrity of the results;
- Assist the Health Center, principal investigators and Research IT and
- Database Manager in periodical performance reviews for data issues relating to improper performance and system usage;
- Establish and maintain several offline disease specific databases.
- Foster and support a positive working environment which is conducive to staff productivity, quality work, satisfaction and retention;
- Responsible for informing management of any identified issues/barriers at the centre regarding data collection and entry;
Basic Requirements:
- BSC or MSc in Biostatistics or related field;
- Familiarity with statistical methods that apply to applicable clinical trials;
- Understanding of data collection methodologies and data analysis process;
- Advanced computer and technical oriented skills, especially STATA, SPSS, R;
- In-depth understanding of advanced statistical techniques, be familiar with analysing clinical trials, and have excellent knowledge of epidemiology and statistics;
- The ability to plan, develop, and manage complex statistical computer
- Being able to collect and compile data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, recording it in accessible manner and maintaining data bases;
- Thoroughly and methodically collecting, verifying and recording data demonstrating attention to details and identifying and correcting errors;
- Initiative and sound judgement;
- Ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously;
- Strong communication skills;
- Efficient time management skills;
- Analytical skills;
- Fast typing ability;
2. Field Data Entry Officers
Field Data Entry Officer 6 Positions
Roles and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Data Manager, the Data Entry Officer will be responsible for:
- Data collection on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
- Data entry on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
- Assist the Health Center, Principal Investigators and Research IT and Database Manager in periodical performance reviews for data issues relating to improper performance and system usage;
- Establish and maintain several offline disease specific databases;
- Communicate performance problems as they arise with Openclinic and Onchronos softwares to head of the centre and concerned principal investigator or clinician;
- Conduct reporting assessment every 3 months to identify ways to improve the reporting protocols;
- Perform any task in his/her abilities as per request of the research senior managers.
- Have high level of ethical values;
- Keep data confidentiality for patient privacy;
Qualifications
- A university degree completed;
- Understanding of data collection methodologies and data analysis process;
- Advanced computer and technical oriented skills, especially Excel;
- Being able to collect and compile data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, recording it in accessible manner and maintaining data bases;
- Thoroughly and methodically collecting, verifying and recording data demonstrating attention to details and identifying and correcting errors;
- Initiative and sound judgement;
- Ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously;
- Strong communication skills;
- Efficient time management skills;
- Fast typing ability;
- Previous experience in data entry tasks will be considered an asset;
- Working knowledge of English language.
- Having worked with RBC or other institutions on health field data collection
- Having CITI certificate would be added advantage.
How to apply?
All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of national identity card accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than 27th February, 2023 before 5pm Kigali time. For further clarifications, don’t hesitate to contact Paul Harorimana, RD Rwanda Project Admin, on the phone: +250788457933.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Deadline is 27-February-2023
