Data Officer Job at NIMR… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at NIMR.
Description:
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP.59, R.E.2002) and became operational in 1980. NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre (MMRC) is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mwanza The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as other diseases of public health importance. The National Institute for Medical Research is looking for the qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill vacant position to work with the PARENT APP Project. Duty station will be at NIMR Mwanza Centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To develop and refine guidelines on good research data practices, ensuring that data management is integrated with existing data collection procedures for the study;
- To maintain the hardware and software related to the study;
- To develop data management and data cleaning plans;
- To set up data monitoring procedures, reviewing and analyzing data discrepancies, managing and resolving data quality issues together with the field-based staff and other staff, and writing routine reports to the study team;
- To ensure that the data collected is of high quality and is properly stored;
- To perform complex technical work associated with the installation; configuration, administration and maintenance of server systems as well as related software and applications;
- To manage and service the server and to provide direct technical leadership in the server and security disciplines; and
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/ or Health Informatics is required; ii. Strong management, inter-personal and communication skills;
- Excellent knowledge of server, storage and security technology and industry standard best practices;
- Ability to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent decision-making skills;
- Ability to organize, direct, motivate and evaluate services team, mentor others, and foster a team environment;
- At least 3 years of work experience in data systems, programming in the health sector with health information systems.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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- Application letters should be written in English;
- Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
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- Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates including form four and six certificates;
- Application letters should be attached with detailed curriculum vitae;
All applications should be addressed to:
Centre Manager,
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre,
P.O.BOX 1462,
Mwanza. Or through email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 22nd February 2023.
