JOB PURPOSE

The Data Technician will provide clinical expertise in the implementation of the Kulindana Project, which aims to expand access to tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT). Responsibilities include ensuring proper data collection and analysis in the study at the selected sites. He/she will report to the Data Manager and Study Coordinator.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately enter clinical and laboratory data from case report forms (CRFs) and source documents into the EDC system within specified timelines.
• Conduct daily reviews to ensure data entered is complete, consistent, and within acceptable query limits.
• Perform double data entry and validation checks where required to minimize errors.
• Flag and escalate any data inconsistencies or missing information to the clinical team for resolution.
• Maintain organized filing of source documents, CRFs, visit logs, and study binders.
• Ensure all data management documentation is securely stored and backed up according to study SOPs.
• Maintain logs of data entry, queries raised, and responses provided.
• Review data queries generated by the study monitor or data manager and assist with resolving them promptly.
• Liaise with study staff (e.g., study nurses, clinicians) to clarify or verify data discrepancies.
• Participate in regular internal data quality reviews and monitoring visits.
• Support efforts to ensure compliance with protocol, SOPs, GCP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Report issues related to data quality or process challenges to the Data Manager or Coordinator.
• Work closely with other data team members and clinical staff to ensure high data standards are maintained.
• Participate in regular team meetings and training on data handling and confidentiality.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the study coordinator

Qualifications:

• Must have minimum a Diploma in bio/statistics, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum one-year experience in data entry
• Proficient in excel in generating and analyzing study reports
• Must have Experience in electronic data collection software/programs such as RedCap
• Familiarity with smart phone data collection, Open Data Kit (ODK) and RECAP use
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytic, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

NB: This position need to be filled within one week after the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Accurately enter clinical and laboratory data from case report forms (CRFs) and source documents into the EDC system within specified timelines.
• Conduct daily reviews to ensure data entered is complete, consistent, and within acceptable query limits.
• Perform double data entry and validation checks where required to minimize errors.
• Flag and escalate any data inconsistencies or missing information to the clinical team for resolution.
• Maintain organized filing of source documents, CRFs, visit logs, and study binders.
• Ensure all data management documentation is securely stored and backed up according to study SOPs.
• Maintain logs of data entry, queries raised, and responses provided.
• Review data queries generated by the study monitor or data manager and assist with resolving them promptly.
• Liaise with study staff (e.g., study nurses, clinicians) to clarify or verify data discrepancies.
• Participate in regular internal data quality reviews and monitoring visits.
• Support efforts to ensure compliance with protocol, SOPs, GCP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Report issues related to data quality or process challenges to the Data Manager or Coordinator.
• Work closely with other data team members and clinical staff to ensure high data standards are maintained.
• Participate in regular team meetings and training on data handling and confidentiality.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the study coordinator

• Proficient in excel in generating and analyzing study reports
• Experience in electronic data collection software/programs such as RedCap
• Familiarity with smart phone data collection, Open Data Kit (ODK) and RECAP use
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytic, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

• Must have minimum a Diploma in bio/statistics, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum one-year experience in data entry