Data Quality Improvement Mentor - (Fixed Term Contract- Wits RHI)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive approach to quality improvement and systems management in the SAPRIN study

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)

• Identify missing data, inconsistencies and errors and follow-up or report on missing data or errors
• Conduct relevant trainings as required
• Distribute regular QC reports to relevant team members (Analyse information recorded when necessary)
• Provide administrative support, i.e. copying, filing and archiving
• Assist regulatory compliance officer with maintenance of SAPRIN regulatory files and printing of submissions for IRBs
• To collect data accurately using a survey questionnaire on Survey Solutions (SS) databases, which are installed in a tablet device
• Resolve data queries of rejected interviews by Quality Control (QC)
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings
• Compile daily reports of activities completed
• Perform additional duties per study Delegation of Authority Logs

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent however a Relevant Tertiary Degree would be advantageous

• Minimum 2 or more years relevant work experience with data quality systems and/or data capturing

• Experience working at various levels of data collection, developing and maintaining data systems, working with qualitative and quantitative collection and analysis.
• Thorough with good attention to detail
• Ordered and systematic with a tendency to adhere to protocols
• Good administrative skills are required together with proficiency in Microsoft Office and database packages
• Able to work to deadlines
• Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Closing date: 17 March 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

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