Website The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research, development and technology transfer. The scope of the SAMRC’s research… read more includes basic laboratory investigations, clinical research and public health studies. Research at the SAMRC focuses on the ten highest causes of death in South Africa and includes TB, HIV, chronic diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, and women’s health. Our vision Building a healthy nation through research and innovation Our mission To improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research Francie van Zijl Drive Parowvallei, Cape; PO Box 19070 7505 Tygerberg, South Africa
Responsibilities:
Develop and promote common data systems across the Network
Strengthen data management community of practice
Manage the specification and acquisition of common SAPRIN data systems
Contribute to the development and implementation of SAPRIN nodal project data management plans
Develop and promote data quality assessment and assurance standards across the network
Manage the SAPRIN Core infrastructure
Definition and harmonization of common data elements
Regular submission of the core data by SAPRIN nodes
Quality assurance of contributed core data elements
Storage of core data elements on SAPRIN cloud infrastructure
Formalise SAPRIN operational framework
Establish and maintain SAPRIN Data Repository
Document and load datasets onto the repository
Assisting users to register on the repository
Interact with data users to design datasets and assist with data analysis
Provide repository usage statistics and user satisfaction ratings
Maintains industry awareness of data system related products and provides feedback to SAPRIN nodes and management on data system productivity/performance issues
Design and implement new technology and data system features
Publish findings in peer review literature
Develop training material for longitudinal data analysis of population dynamics
Training SAPRIN data managers, SAPRIN Project partners and SAPRIN Data Repository users.
Own capacity building
Plan direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
Contribute to the development of data management strategies during projects
CoreRequirements:
Four-year tertiary qualification (Hons) in Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in data management in health research, clinical trials, or public health setting.
Experience with large datasets and or longitudinal datasets.
Demonstrated experience in supervising teams of data officers.
Experience in capacity building and training in data management practices.
Track record of contributing to large, multi-site or national-level projects.
Strong proficiency in data management systems (e.g., REDCap, OpenClinica, DHIS2, ODK, or similar platforms).
Familiarity with data integration, interoperability, and standard coding systems (e.g., ICD-10, HL7, CDISC).
Advantages:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
At least 10 years’ experience in Data Management, including 3 years’ experience in leadership roles.
Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS)
Closing Date:
23rd April 2026
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