JOB ROLE

The Data Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Data Officer in coordinating and managing the collection and integration of individual participant data from multiple studies. The incumbent will contribute to the data harmonization process by assisting in data cleaning, validation, and harmonization procedures. The Data Assistant will also actively participate in the development and maintenance of data pipelines and workflows to optimize the efficiency of data harmonization and analysis processes. His / her responsibilities will extend to organizing and documenting data management procedures, maintaining comprehensive records and associated metadata. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in generating visualizations and reports that effectively communicate key characteristics of the harmonized data for monitoring and evaluation purposes. The Data Assistant will provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, organizing project-related documentation, and assisting with project coordination.

Key responsibilities include: –

• Assist the Data Officer in coordinating and managing the collection and integration of individual participant data from multiple studies.
• Support data cleaning, validation, and harmonization procedures to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines and workflows, streamlining data harmonization and analysis processes.
• Organize and document data management procedures, maintaining comprehensive records and associated metadata.
• Collaborate with the Data Officer and team members to generate visualizations and reports that effectively communicate key characteristics of the harmonized data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, organizing project-related documentation, and assisting with project coordination.
• Stay updated on data management principles and best practices, continuously expanding knowledge and skills in data pre-processing tasks.
• Utilize programming languages such as Python or R to support data management and analysis tasks.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Leverage geospatial data experience, if applicable, to contribute to data integration and analysis efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant field, such as data science, statistics, or bioinformatics. Clinical training will be an important advantage Basic knowledge of data management principles and experience with data pre-processing tasks. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R, with a willingness to learn and apply data science techniques. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets. Good problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assist in tackling data integration challenges. Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and multicounty stakeholders. Experience with geospatial data will be an added advantage.

If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager by 20th October 2023 (4.30pm) and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw. Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.