- Employment: Temporary Duration
- Location: Douala, Cameroon
- Supervisor: Senior Technical Research Officer (Principal Investigator)
- Reports To: Data Management Officer, Study Coordinators, Study Monitors
- Terms of Offer: This position is temporary and compensated based on local standards.
- Contract Duration: 06 months
- Applications Due: September 7th, 2024
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a leading global organization in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. It operates in 15 countries and at over 5,500 sites worldwide, with the aim of preventing HIV transmission to children and providing assistance to those already infected. Thanks to the Foundation and its partners’ highly successful efforts, pediatric AIDS has been nearly eliminated in the United States. With a dedicated global workforce of over 1,000, the majority of whom work in the field, the Foundation’s global mission is to eradicate pediatric HIV and AIDS. This is achieved through the implementation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs, as well as advancing innovative research. Additionally, the Foundation carries out strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring about significant changes in the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
Project Description
EGPAF Cameroon, in collaboration with the Cameroon Ministry of Public Health (MOH), is conducting a research project titled “Digital Tools to Expand COVID-19 Testing in Exposed Individuals in Cameroon” (DTECT Cameroon). This study, funded by FIND, aims to determine the most effective way to reach individuals who have come into contact with SARS-CoV-2 positive cases and ensure they are tested for the virus. The DTECT study is a cluster-randomized trial comparing two strategies for contact tracing of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. The study will evaluate whether a digital contact tracing model is more effective than the current approach. The research will assess the impact of using a digital contact tracing module on improving COVID-19 contact tracing and testing. The project aims to provide evidence for a more efficient method of notifying and tracking contacts of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. If successful, this approach could be scaled up nationally, leading to improved detection rates for all contacts, early management of infected individuals, reduced transmission in the community, and lower overall incidence and mortality from SARS-CoV-2.
Job Summary
The Associate Data Management Officer will be responsible for managing the data of the DTECT study in Cameroon. They will oversee the project’s database, conduct data checks, and ensure data quality by identifying errors and raising data queries for correction. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, they will work closely with the Study Coordinator and Study Monitors. The Associate Data Management Officer will operate under the technical supervision of the Data Management Officer.
Responsibilities
- Conducting data quality assessments in the study database and generating error or inconsistency listings.
- Producing and sending data queries to study sites and overseeing the data correction process.
- Ensuring that all statistical activities at the study and project level are carried out in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements at the country level and EGPAF standards.
- Communicating and collaborating with other members of the research team to ensure consistency in statistical approaches across studies and alignment with the study protocols.
- Providing support, as needed, for the data management of other research project protocols conducted by the foundation.
- Performing statistical analyses for planned data presentations and communications related to the study, such as progress reports and newsletters.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a relevant field.
- Strong knowledge in public health or a related domain.
- Familiarity with human subjects’ research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Experience in clinical or operational research as a data manager or data officer would be highly appreciated.
- Experience in managing electronic data collection software would be highly valued.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as Stata, SPSS, SAS, or R. Excellent mastery of at least one is mandatory.
- Experience in monitoring clinical and operational research data would be highly valued.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Fluent proficiency in both English and French.
To apply for this position, please follow the instructions below:
- Click on the provided link to access the application portal.
- Fill out the application form and attach your CV and cover letter.
- Submit your application through the portal.
Please note that only candidates who meet the specified requirements and are shortlisted will be contacted for further consideration.
Applications will only be accepted through the provided link.
Important: This position is contingent upon funding from the donor.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EGPAF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the Foundation operates.
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- Poste : Gestionnaire de Base de Données Associé
- Lieu : Douala, Cameroun
- Superviseur : Officier Principal de Recherche Technique (Investigateur Principal)
- Rapports directs : Gestionnaire de Base de Données, Coordinateur d’Étude, Moniteurs d’Étude
Durée du contrat : 06 mois
La Fondation Elizabeth Glaser pour la lutte contre le VIH pédiatrique (EGPAF) est une organisation mondiale de premier plan engagée dans la lutte contre le VIH chez les enfants. Elle opère dans 15 pays et plus de 5 500 villes à travers le monde, travaillant à la prévention de la transmission du VIH aux enfants et à la prise en charge des personnes déjà infectées. Grâce aux efforts fructueux de la fondation et de ses partenaires, le SIDA pédiatrique a été pratiquement éliminé aux États-Unis. La fondation compte plus de 1 000 employés, dont 90% travaillent sur le terrain. Son objectif global est d’éliminer le VIH/SIDA pédiatrique en mettant en œuvre des programmes de prévention, de soins, de traitement et de recherche innovante. Elle vise également à mener des activités de plaidoyer de manière stratégique et ciblée afin de provoquer des changements profonds et d’améliorer la vie des femmes, des enfants et des familles à travers le monde.
