Data Officers
Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring two full-time Data Officers to manage research data systems across five LIFE-ED countries over a 12-month…
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Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring two full-time Data Officers to manage research data systems across five LIFE-ED countries over a 12-month period. This role suits individuals with a solid background in research data handling, strong communication abilities, and project management skills who can work effectively in multicultural environments. Based in Harare, the position involves serving as the primary contact for assigned country teams, supporting electronic…
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Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring two full-time Data Officers to manage research data systems across five LIFE-ED countries over a 12-month period. This role suits individuals with a solid background in research data handling, strong communication abilities, and project management skills who can work effectively in multicultural environments. Based in Harare, the position involves serving as the primary contact for assigned country teams, supporting electronic data capture deployment, and ensuring data integrity.
The chosen candidates will collaborate closely with programmers and the Data Management Coordinator to maintain consistent data curation approaches. Responsibilities include running study management systems, carrying out quality control procedures, drafting data summaries, and facilitating feedback sessions. International travel may be required to assist with system deployment at various LIFE-ED locations.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for assigned LIFE-ED country data teams
- Develop and deploy effective data collection systems and electronic data capture tools
- Document, review, and authorize system changes following approved procedures
- Train local teams thoroughly in data-related study processes
- Monitor enrollment numbers in real time and generate data summaries
- Perform quality control checks, handle completeness and consistency checks, and resolve data discrepancies
- Maintain audit trails for any data modifications
- Organize and lead meetings to discuss emerging data trends and provide feedback
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in data collection, data management systems, and quality assurance
- Strong teamwork and intercultural collaboration capabilities
- Project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail during quality control tasks
- Proficiency in managing Electronic Data Capture systems
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of clinical research regulatory frameworks including Good Clinical Practice and International Conference on Harmonisation guidelines
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- Understanding of the research ecosystem in Zimbabwe
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in a quantitative discipline like Statistics, Information Systems, Data Science, or Computer Science
- At least three years of experience in research data management
- Background working in a research environment
- Experience with multi-site studies, database querying, data visualization, or reporting systems
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What is the employment type and duration for this role?
This is a full-time position offered for a duration of 12 months.
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Harare, though it may involve international travel to support data system deployments at other LIFE-ED sites.
What is the salary for the Data Officer position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
What is the deadline to apply?
The closing date for applications is 4th November 2026.
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