• To ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data collected during clinical trials and to maintain high-quality data that meets regulatory, scientific, and ethical standards

Location:

• Wits RHI – Lejweleputswa (Free State)

Key performance areas:

• Responsible for QC1, EDC review, QC2 and quality improvement
• Ensure Data Accuracy & Consistency
• Validate that all trial data is entered correctly and consistently across different sources, sites or systems
• Check for discrepancies, missing data, or anomalies that could compromise the results
• Ensure data handling aligns with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Prepare for audits and inspections by regulatory authorities
• Database Management
• Ensure proper database setup, maintenance, and documentation
• Coordinate with data managers to validate database structures, test eCRFs (Electronic Case Report Forms), and manage version control to ensure accurate data capture throughout the study lifecycle
• Implement Quality Control Processes
• Design and execute data quality audits and verification procedures
• Oversee regular data reviews and query management
• Collaborate with study staff, support staff and investigators to resolve data issues
• Help in database lock procedures by confirming data is clean and complete
• Train site staff and team members on data collection protocols and quality standards
• Ensure consistent data entry practices and documentation
• Identify risks in data collection or management processes
• Suggest improvements to reduce the likelihood of errors or data loss
• Reporting

Required minimum education and training:

• Degree/Diploma in a health-related field

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in STI/HIV research environment
• Extensive knowledge on data quality control
• Extensive understanding of the research language, detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant studies and SOPs, knowledge of clinical research documentation
• Computer literate with ability to create or work with databases
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and critical thinking skills
• Conscientious and precise delivery of work even when under pressure
• Effective self-management, resourcefulness, and initiative to solve problems Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• A Post Graduate Degree would be an added advantage
• 3-5 years developing, implementing, and managing data quality management systems
• Data cleaning and preparation
• Database development knowledge
• Data analysis and exploration
• Advanced Excel
• Statistical knowledge

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet 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: 2 June 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

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