Expert: data manager/statistician

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Department: Family Medicine and Population Health
Regime Full-time

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The Global Health Institute of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) is looking for a full-time (100%) Expert Data Manager/statistician for an EDCTP3 project about monkey pox in South Kivu in the DRC.

Position

• Development of databases and data specifications, including design, user requirements and access rights, building in controls, validating data.
• Development and maintenance of all data management documentation (Data Management Plans (DMPs), Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, study-specific data management documents, etc).
• Perform quality assurance/quality control-checks of data captured in the study database(s), in line with company quality standards and coordinate timely database corrections with study sites.
• Maintain databases throughout their life cycle to ensure data integrity, generate and review documentation regarding database changes.
• Reviewing clinical data.
• Monitor and track data entry and resolve queries according to agreed timelines.
• Assist in monitoring study statistics and site performance.
• Assist in standardising procedures around meta-data management.
• Coordinate archiving of study databases and related documents (including backup, optimisation, integrity verification).
• Assist in the procurement of software, hardware and data storage upgrades.
• Be willing to make regular field visits to DR Congo (and possibly other African countries) to oversee data management or related activities and install necessary software.
• Provide training on data management to the study teams (in Belgium and international institutions).
• Assume responsibility for leading, supervising and monitoring the data management activities of the clinical research organisation (CRO).
• Managing potential protocol violations/deviations within clinical studies.
• Perform sample size calculations.
• Analysing collected data in R or SAS.
• Optional: creation and management of project website.

Profile

• You have a master's degree in Epidemiology, Computer Science, Statistics, Computer Engineering or a related field; or equivalent competences gained through prior work experience.
• Good understanding of clinical studies and knowledge of or training in ICH Good Clinical Practices.
• High proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience in Electronic Data Capture systems (e.g. RedCap).
• Computer experience in database, spreadsheet and analysis software (i.e. R, SAS, SQL, Python, Perl).
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is required, as well as scientific and clinical research methods;
• Ability to work with large data sets with attention to detail;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills effectively in a highly organised manner, adhering to legal guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and good analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in scientific work, flexible attitude and strong sense of initiative and responsibility.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English, basic knowledge of French; knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team and if necessary independently, to (train) the study team, in Belgium and in Africa.
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel to (remote) sites in Africa.
• Experience working with/in developing countries (preferably in Africa) is a great asset.
• Experience as a (clinical) data manager and data analysis is an asset.
• Experience in creating and maintaining a website is a plus.

What we offer

• A fixed-term contract of 12 months for 1 FTE position, with perspective of extension for at least another 2 years.
• You will receive a gross monthly salary within pay band 7.1-9.1 of the pay scales of the Administrative and Technical Staff. Your entry-level grade depends on your relevant professional experience.
• You will receive meal vouchers, eco vouchers, internet connectivity allowance, group insurance, guaranteed income insurance, and a bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of your commute by public transport.
• You will be working in an intellectually stimulating, international and interdisciplinary research environment, with room for personal initiative.
• We offer flexible working hours.
• You will have 40 days of annual leave and collective leave for 1 week when the university is closed, between Christmas and New Year.
• Start date: September 15th 2024.
• You will work largely at Campus Drie Eiken with in a dynamic and stimulating working environment and flexible working time arrangements.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here and discover all the other benefits.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this job through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform until August 15^th, 2024, 24h CET. Click on 'apply for job', complete the online application form and don’t forget to include the following document:
  • A motivation letter
  • your CV
• The selection committee will review all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. Once a decision has been made, we will notify you and inform you of the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerp.be. If you have any questions about the content of the job or the PREGMPOX project, please contact Dr. Joseph Siewe Fodjo (GHI), josephnelson.siewefodjo@uantwerpen.be, or Prof Robert Colebunders (GHI) Robert.colebunders@uantwerpen.be .

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