Clinical Data Specialist

at  The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJFMRI Nigeria is seeking a Clinical Data Specialist to coordinate and generate tools including Case Report Files (CRF) used in the generation and collection of high-quality data, reliable, and statistically sound data from Clinical research. S/He will Design, develop, implement, and oversee the data management of clinical research protocols and activities.
This position will be in support of the WRP-N, EIDB, and MHRP mission in Nigeria and the West African region.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that clinical research data are validated, collected, and completed in line with the stipulated protocols.
• Manages all aspect of clinical data management – including data transcription into the data base, and dissemination of the data as appropriate and per protocol specifications
• Assists with the development innovative and efficient system of Data tracking, collection, and input that will enhance a real-time data input in the database in line with the protocol and/or sponsor requirement.
• Ensures that all data expected to be captured has been accounted for and that all data management activities are complete per protocol requirement.
• Ensures that the data queries generated by the study monitors, systems, and the DSM team are correctly and promtly resolved.
• Support data analysis and statistical considerations in the center’s scientific publications and applications.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skill is required. Ability to communicate effectively to include effective presentations. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with situations that may require discretion. Excellent skills in computer, statistical, and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Access, Outlook, Stata/SPSS, or other statistical packages).

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Lifting: May require lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
  Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred Public Health, Health Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

• Ensures that clinical research data are validated, collected, and completed in line with the stipulated protocols.
• Manages all aspect of clinical data management – including data transcription into the data base, and dissemination of the data as appropriate and per protocol specifications
• Assists with the development innovative and efficient system of Data tracking, collection, and input that will enhance a real-time data input in the database in line with the protocol and/or sponsor requirement.
• Ensures that all data expected to be captured has been accounted for and that all data management activities are complete per protocol requirement.
• Ensures that the data queries generated by the study monitors, systems, and the DSM team are correctly and promtly resolved.
• Support data analysis and statistical considerations in the center’s scientific publications and applications.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role