DATA MANAGER
(12 month contract)
CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RESEARCH
(CIDER)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & FAMILY MEDICINE
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
CIDER is a research grouping in the School of Public Health & Family Medicine, focusing on
priority infectious diseases including HIV and tuberculosis. CIDER hosts the data centre for the
Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Cohort Project which
combines and analyses paediatric HIV cohort data from HIV care and treatment projects across
the world. This is a collaborative project with University College, London, UK and the Harvard
School of Public Health, Boston, US, as well as a number of paediatric HIV cohort networks
globally. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time 12 month
contract position of a Data Manager, in support of this work, for appointment as soon as
possible. The position is based at CIDER, University of Cape Town.
The purpose of this position is to set up and manage the CIPHER Collaborative Cohort Database
which will merge data from >10 paediatric HIV cohort networks across the world. This will include
managing all aspects of systems design, standard operating procedures, data acquisition, data
quality, database maintenance and security, providing support and communicating with
participating research networks regarding data preparation, transfer and data queries, and
preparation of data for analysis for the CIPHER Cohort Collaboration.
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Develop the CIPHER database in SQL including design of data quality reports.
Oversee acquisition of data sets, conversion of data to CIPHER format and merging onto
SQL server.
Act as custodian of CIPHER Data Technical Specifications including overseeing all changes
and implementation.
Produce useful data quality reports and liaise with sites regarding correction of errors.
Liaise and provide support for collaborating cohort networks with respect to data
preparation, data transfer and addressing any queries or errors.
Ensure security of the CIPHER Database, including maintaining access control, backups,
access logs and software updates.
Assist the project PI with overall project management.
Requirements:
 A tertiary qualification in an appropriate field such as information systems or
management, computer science, medical informatics, statistics, epidemiology or a related
field – a Masters degree is preferable.
 At least one year of previous experience in database analysis and programming.
 Knowledge of SQL language is essential. Access, Visual Basic, and/or Stata or another
statistical package would be assets.
 Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a small team.
 Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Experience working in an international collaboration would be an advantage.
 Data management experience with HIV cohort data especially for collaborative projects
would be an advantage.
 Good organisational skills, attention to detail and record keeping, ability to set priorities
and to meet deadlines
The annual cost of employment is between R213 748 and R406 792.
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant
documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “CIPHER Data Manager” followed by
the reference number to Ms Zarina Seedat at zarina.seedat@uct.ac.za
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DATA MANAGER
(12 month contract)
CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RESEARCH
(CIDER)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & FAMILY MEDICINE
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as
incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Telephone: +27 21-406 6808
CIDER website: http://www.cider.uct.ac.za
Reference number:
I-3036
Closing date:
26 September 2014
General sentence:
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity
Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.
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