Clinical Trial Data Manager
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NIMR is hiring a Clinical Trial Data Manager for the PHOTON Trial in Dar es Salaam to oversee daily clinical trial data management, including REDCap database development, Python applications for scheduling, data cleaning, and compliance with GCP. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Health Informatics, at least 3 years of clinical data management experience, advanced REDCap skills, and strong Python programming. Full-time position based in Dar es Salaam.
- Manage clinical trial data for the PHOTON TB prevention trial at NIMR.
- Requires Bachelor's in CS/Health Informatics and 3+ years clinical data management experience.
- Advanced REDCap and strong Python skills required.
- Based in Dar es Salaam, full-time position.
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Summary: Clinical Trial Data Manager
Clinical Trial Data Manager - PHOTON Trial
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), a corporate body established by an Act of Parliament No.23 of 1979, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the PHOTON Trial. NIMR's mandate includes carrying out and coordinating medical research, promoting research findings, and supporting training in scientific research for health problems.
In collaboration with Rigshospitalet (Denmark) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK), NIMR is implementing a cluster-randomised trial to prevent tuberculosis among household contacts in Tanzania, known as the PHOTON Trial. To support the trial's preparation and implementation, we are inviting applications for the following position:
Position
The Clinical Trial Data Manager will oversee the daily management of clinical trial data for assigned studies/projects. This role ensures all data management activities adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, regulatory requirements, and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Key
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, validate, implement, and maintain Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems using REDCap.
- Develop and maintain applications for participant scheduling, study workflow automation, and visit management.
- Ensure clinical trial databases and supporting applications are secure, reliable, validated, and fit for purpose.
- Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance throughout the trial lifecycle.
- Design and develop REDCap databases, eCRFs, longitudinal projects, surveys, and participant tracking modules.
- Translate protocols into electronic data capture systems.
- Configure branching logic, calculated fields, validation rules, automated alerts, and user roles in REDCap.
- Develop and validate databases using formal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and change control procedures.
- Develop Python applications for participant scheduling, visit windows, reminders, rescheduling, and operational workflow automation.
- Integrate Python applications with REDCap APIs and external systems as needed.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and analysis-ready datasets.
- Perform routine data cleaning, discrepancy management, and quality assurance.
- Support monitoring visits, audits, database lock, and study close-out.
- Develop SOPs, user guides, and provide staff training.
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- Provide regular progress reports to the Data Management Lead.
- Undertake other trial-related activities as requested by the trial management team.
- Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to the Principal Investigator, Data Management Lead, or Project Coordinator.
- Collaborates with investigators, statisticians, clinicians, laboratory staff, IT teams, monitors, and sponsors.
- Regulatory
- Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP E6(R3), protocol requirements, institutional SOPs, and applicable data protection regulations.
- Maintain validation records, audit trails, and system documentation.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical data management experience.
- Advanced REDCap database development experience.
- Strong Python programming skills.
Experience
- with SQL and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of R and/or Stata is desirable.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
- Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence, work efficiency, innovativeness, and teamwork.
- Ability to work constructively in a large team.
- Remuneration:
- Salary will be provided according to institutional guidelines.
- General Conditions and Application Process:
- Applications are invited in English. Applicants should:
- Submit application letters.
- Indicate two reputable referees who will be contacted prior to recruitment.
- Attach detailed, relevant, and certified copies of academic certificates, including Form Four and Six certificates.
- Ensure academic certificates obtained outside Tanzania are approved by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
- Write application letters in Times New Roman font, size 12.
- Attach a detailed curriculum vitae to the application letter.
- Closing Date for Applications:
- 2 weeks from the date of this advertisement (August 14th, 2026).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Application Method:
- Apply to:
- Centre Manager
- NIMR, Muhimbili Research Centre
- Box 3436
- Dar es Salaam
- E-mail:
- muhimbili@nimr.or.tz