FACULTY OF MEDICINE
DATA ENTRY OFFICER- (1 POSITION: FULL-TIME FOR 1-YEAR FIXED CONTRACT)
VACANCY NO: FM/TD02/2023
Duties: the successful candidate is expected to: (i) Enter the reported positive cases in the REDCap recruitment tracker and recruited patients in the REDCap database (ii) Work with the laboratory manager to review and sort out cases using REDCap. (iii) Maintain and review REDCap recruitment tracker to facilitate randomization of patients by the study principal investigators (PI). (iv) Generate weekly reports on the cases entered in the database and contacted and update the project manager, study coordinator and PIs as needed. (v) Perform data cleaning and quality checks both in the CRFs and REDCap regularly. (vi) Assist the recruitment officer or other study team members as needed (vii) Any other tasks deemed necessary by the supervisor and or study team.
Requirements: applicants should hold a (i) Certificate in computer studies and/or equivalent experience (ii) Diploma will be an added advantage. iii) Must have accurate data entry skills. iv) Must be able to complete ethics training upon hiring
Experience: i) at least a minimum of two (2) years working as a data entry officer in health-related research/projects/studies. ii) at least two (2) years’ experience in entering data and maintaining databases.
Competencies: the candidate will be required to perform the duties outlined above with the use of clinical research ethics and adherence to study protocol. Must be well organized, excellent planning skills, good communication and people skills.
Remuneration: the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw.
How to apply: applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should clearly indicate the post applied for, quote the vacancy number, provide current CVs which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address, fax number and skype), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees. The application material should be addressed to: Administration Officer, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email lehorososo@ub.ac.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for, and; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.
Hand delivered applications should be sent to: Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (Next to UB Stadium), Third Floor, Office No. F4052
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 16 March 2023