Data Management Coordinator (Harare)
Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring a Data Management Coordinator for a full-time, 12-month position based in Harare. This role serves as…
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Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring a Data Management Coordinator for a full-time, 12-month position based in Harare. This role serves as the primary liaison for the LIFE-ED Data Core, coordinating multi-country study activities across five nations including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Peru, India, and Bangladesh. The position involves overseeing a team consisting of two data officers and three programmers while working alongside the Associate Director for Data,…
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Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring a Data Management Coordinator for a full-time, 12-month position based in Harare. This role serves as the primary liaison for the LIFE-ED Data Core, coordinating multi-country study activities across five nations including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Peru, India, and Bangladesh. The position involves overseeing a team consisting of two data officers and three programmers while working alongside the Associate Director for Data, IT and Statistics.
The chosen coordinator will act as the principal connection between the Data Core and individual study teams. Key duties encompass project scheduling, managing data workflows, establishing standard operating procedures, and designing case report forms. Candidates must be prepared for potential international travel required to support system rollouts or coordinate meetings at different LIFE-ED locations. The position also entails communicating technical updates, tracking project metrics, maintaining data governance standards, and collaborating on database and cloud repository optimization.
Responsibilities
- Develop project timelines and schedules for the design, deployment, and maintenance of data systems
- Monitor data workflows and execute quality control checks to maintain accuracy and integrity
- Serve as the main contact point between researchers, database administrators, and data scientists
- Coordinate resources, tools, and software needs for the data team
- Log potential compliance or security risks and prepare progress reports for stakeholders
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and tracking expenses
- Create and enforce consortium-wide data governance policies for collection, storage, and sharing
- Implement data validation rules, cleaning routines, and deduplication processes
- Collaborate with programmers to design and optimize data storage platforms and cloud repositories
- Establish user permissions, backup procedures, and security protocols with the IT team
- Ensure adherence to privacy regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA alongside the Data Protection Officer
- Manage the complete lifecycle of data from creation to archiving or destruction
- Partner with analytics teams to generate actionable dashboards and reports
Requirements
- 3 to 5+ years of practical experience in data management, coordination, analytics, warehousing, or database administration
- Advanced proficiency in SQL
- Working knowledge of database platforms like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or MongoDB
- Familiarity with R or Python for data manipulation and analysis
- Experience utilizing ETL pipelines and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
- Proficiency in data visualization software like Tableau or Power BI
- Strong understanding of metadata management, master data management, and data cleaning protocols
- Familiarity with electronic data capture tools like REDCap, ODK, or KoBo Toolbox
- Proficiency in standard productivity applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience mentoring junior staff members
- Familiarity with clinical research regulations such as ICH and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Information Systems
- Professional credentials in cloud computing, data analytics, or data management
- Project management certifications
- Background in research data management, particularly with multi-country projects
- A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals or scientific conference presentations
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What is the employment type and duration for this role?
This is a full-time position for a duration of 12 months.
Where is the position located?
The post is based in Harare, with potential international travel required for meetings or deploying data systems at other study sites.
What salary does this position offer?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, and supporting documents combined into a single PDF through the provided Jotform link by 4th November 2026, using the heading 'Application for Data Management Coordinator - LIFE-ED.'
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