Data Management Officer

Data Collection and Management:

• Develop and maintain data collection systems and procedures.
• Oversee the collection, entry, and verification of research data.
• Ensure data is collected in compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

Database Management:

• Design, implement, and manage databases for storing research data.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of data entries.
• Regularly update databases and maintain backups.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare data for analysis by cleaning and transforming datasets.
• Collaborate with research team to perform statistical analysis.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports for the study team 

Quality Control:

• Generate/update tables and charts of the indicators of interest for routine monitoring purposes
• Conduct routine audits to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Train research staff on data management protocols and best practices.
• Raise data queries in the database for discrepancies, missing information, or inconsistencies in the collected data

Data Security and Confidentiality:

• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and guidelines.
• Manage access control to ensure only authorized personnel can access data.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data management processes.
• Ensure proper archiving of data and associated documentation.
• Prepare data management plans, standard operating procedures and reports as required.

Essential criteria:

• Bachelors in Health Informatics, Public Health or any other related fields
• Experience in creating and/or managing database such as ODK or REDCap is required 
• At least 1-year experience in data management or monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency in using Microsoft tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred criteria:

• Experience in working with large, health-related datasets
• Experience in working in statistical analytical tools such as SPSS, R 
• Experience in working in health research projects