KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership:

• Develop and implement approaches for data-centric efforts and strategies, using subject-matter expertise and knowledge of data governance framework. 

• Provide guidance and review and resolve data issues using judgement on which issues need escalation or engagement with the UBOMI BUHLE Site Manager, facility staff or management. 

• Serve as an active and contributing member at the UBOMI BUHLE Data Leads’ meeting as well as the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Steering Committee. 

• Work closely with the Facility Information software/database developer, data analyst, UB Site Manager, Facility Information Officer (FIO) and the site Principal Investigator in ensuring that the data collected at the site are fit for the purposes of analysis, reporting and feedback to sites. 

Business process analysis and improvements:

• Identify, research, and recommend changes to data policies and procedures when and where necessary to improve data quality.

• Complete business process flows and data-mapping as required.

• Serve as project lead for KZN data management and a key member for KZN PER data-management team, working in collaboration on system upgrades and new system implementations, including creating test plans for any proposed changes to the database.

• Support the UB Central Data Manager and project Principal Investigators in data-cleaning and harmonisation efforts, data quality-checks, production of data outputs for analysis and publications, and reporting to funders and other stakeholders.

• Support capacity-building among UB investigators in performing data analysis of the UBOMI BUHLE dataset, contributing to preparation of manuscripts, posters and other presentations. 

• Support the UB team, software developers and data managers in dashboard development of the central registry.

Management and supervision: 

• Manage and evaluate day-to-day activities of Data Capturers to assess performance and work with HST’s Human Resources department to ensure optimal management of the Data Capture team.

• Create and maintain a work environment that fosters, recognises and rewards supportive mentorship, professional excellence, respectful communication, creativity, positive energy, and accurate and timeous data quality.

• Support the UBOMI BUHLE researchers and their data requests in collaboration with other KZN team members to ensure research-specific strategic database updates and relevant data transfers.

• Contribute to the development and amendments of a data quality and safety (DQSP) protocol for the project.

• Support the UBOMI BUHLE Central Data Manager in ensuring adherence to the data-sharing protocol. 

• Attend joint project team meetings (monthly), data-management meetings (bi-weekly) and Data Access Committee meetings (ad hoc). 

• Provide data for report compilation.

• Ensure ad hoc attendance at other governance committee meetings as needed. 

• Identify and support the production of postgraduate theses focusing on the UB cohort.   

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Tertiary level education in data analytics, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent experience.

• A Master's degree would be advantageous.

• At least four years’ experience in an analytical role applying epidemiological and/or statistical concepts to public health-related data analysis, preferably with HIV/AIDS, TB and maternal health data. 

• Knowledge in perinatal epidemiology will be an advantage.

• Experience in working with Department of Health data management systems, i.e. WebDHIS and TIER.Net. 

• Project management training and experience.

• Fluency in use of statistical tools such as Stata, R and possibly SQL.

• Good interpersonal skills and scientific report-writing skills. 

• Excellent experience in use of Microsoft Excel and other Office packages (e.g. Word, PowerPoint).

• Additional hours and/or pressure may be experienced during data-intensive projects such as system upgrade implementation or changes in deadlines for data payloads. 

• Flexibility and a positive attitude in delivering assistance to meet the project’s challenges and changing needs.

• A valid driver’s licence.

REMUNERATION

A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s job grading system will be offered.   

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS and ENQUIRIES

• Interested applications complete their applications online at:  https://careers.hst.org.za/  

• Applications are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered.

• Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname.

• No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.

• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

• HST reserves the right to not fill this position.

CLOSING    DATE    FOR    APPLICATIONS: 02 October 2024,    at    16h30.

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Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications(including    but    not    limited    to    the    requiredskills,    knowledge    and education), are encouraged to apply.