Position: 2 x Data officers (Harare)
Full time: 12 months
Job Purpose
Zvitambo is seeking two experienced Data Officers who will each manage research data
systems for five LIFE-ED countries. This role requires somebody who has a strong
background in research data management, and supporting all the data aspects of a project,
combined with exemplary project management and communication skills. The data officer
will be the point of contact for each LIFE-ED country assigned them, ensuring that their data
collection systems are developed and deployed effectively, helping to train local teams,
reviewing real-time enrolment figures, undertaking QC of data quality, producing data
summaries, raising and resolving data queries, and giving data feedback at meetings. This
position requires hands-on experience in data collection, data systems, data cleaning, and
running study management systems, with strong team skills, and an ability to work across
multiple cultures. The post holder will work closely with the Data Management Coordinator
and Programmers to ensure consistent data systems across all countries, and to coordinate
approaches to data curation. This post will be based in Harare and may require international
travel to support deployment of data systems at other LIFE-ED sites.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties
Be the point of contact for each LIFE-ED country data team assigned them
Ensuring that data collection systems are developed and deployed effectively,
Help to develop and test electronic data capture tools
Ensuring that the study management system and electronic data capture for each
LIFE-ED sites is deployed and functional
Document, review and authorise system changes in accordance with approved
procedures.
Ensure teams are fully trained and conversant in data-related study processes
Reviewing real-time enrolment figures, and producing data summaries,
Undertaking QC of data quality, raising and resolving data queries
Ensure completeness checks, consistency checks, validation rules, missing data
and discrepancy resolution.
Raise and resolve data queries with each country team
Maintain audit trails of data changes
Hold meetings to discuss emerging data
Giving data feedback at meetings.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in quantitative field such as Statistics, Information
Systems, Data Science, Computer Science or related field.
Hands-on experience in data collection, data management systems, and data quality
assurance.
Strong team skills, and an ability to work across multiple cultures.
Excellent project management skills, with ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to
deadline
Attention to detail in quality control procedures
Highly proficient in managing Electronic Data Capture systems
Demonstrated ability to effectively work in multidisciplinary teams
Well versed in regulatory frameworks governing clinical research, such as Good
Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH)
guidelines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Keen understanding of the research ecosystem in Zimbabwe.
Desirable:
At least 3 years’ experience in research data management
Working in a research environment experience
Experience with multi-site studies,
Experience with database querying,
Data visualisation or reporting systems.
How to Apply
How to apply:
Please follow the link https://form.jotform.com/262981871094569
Application heading:
“Application for Data Officer - LIFE-ED.” The closing date for applications is 4th
November 2026.
Please include a cover letter, CV, and other supporting documents; it is preferable if this can
be combined as one PDF document. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Consider
your application unsuccessful if not contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date of
the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.
By submitting your personal information, you consent to Zvitambo holding and using it in
accordance with its recruitment policy and procedures. Zvitambo reserves the right to verify
documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force
