Data Officers

Zvitambo is seeking two experienced Data Officers to manage research data systems across five LIFE-ED countries. This is a full-time position based in Harare for a period of 12 months.

Job Purpose

• The Data Officers will each manage research data systems for five LIFE-ED countries.
• The role requires a strong background in research data management and the ability to support all data aspects of a project, combined with strong project management and communication skills.
• Each Data Officer will be the point of contact for their assigned LIFE-ED countries, ensuring data collection systems are developed and deployed effectively, helping train local teams, reviewing real-time enrolment figures, conducting quality control of data, producing data summaries, raising and resolving data queries, and giving data feedback at meetings.
• The role requires hands-on experience in data collection, data systems, data cleaning and running study management systems, with strong teamwork skills and the 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.
• The position is based in Harare and may require international travel to support the deployment of data systems at other LIFE-ED sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for each assigned LIFE-ED country data team.
• Ensure that data collection systems are developed and deployed effectively.
• Help develop and test electronic data capture tools.
• Ensure that the study management system and electronic data capture for each LIFE-ED site 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.
• Review real-time enrolment figures and produce data summaries.
• Undertake quality control of data quality, raising and resolving data queries.
• Ensure completeness checks, consistency checks, validation rules, and resolution of missing data and discrepancies.
• Raise and resolve data queries with each country team.
• Maintain audit trails of data changes.
• Hold meetings to discuss emerging data issues.
• Provide data feedback at meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: - Bachelor's degree or diploma in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field. - Hands-on experience in data collection, data management systems and data quality assurance. - Strong team skills and the ability to work across multiple cultures. - Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. - Attention to detail in quality control procedures. - High proficiency in managing electronic data capture systems. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. - Sound knowledge of 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. - Good understanding of the research ecosystem in Zimbabwe.

Desirable: - At least 3 years' experience in research data management. - Experience working in a research environment. - Experience with multi-site studies. - Experience with database querying. - Experience with data visualisation or reporting systems.

How to Apply

• Applicants should apply using the Apply button on this page.
• The application heading should read "Application for Data Officer - LIFE-ED."
• The closing date for applications is 4th November 2026.
• Applications should include a cover letter, CV and other supporting documents, preferably combined into one PDF document.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; applicants not contacted within two (2) weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
• Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.
• By submitting personal information, applicants 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 workforce.