Job Title: Data Management Systems Administrator (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Epicentre
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About the Company:
Epicentre is an organization created by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 1986. We conduct field epidemiology, training, and research activities for MSF interventions. Our activities for populations in precarious situations are led from Uganda, Niger, and France, and through the programs of MSF and others. They mainly concern infectious diseases and undernutrition. The Uganda research centre is in the heart of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), Epicentre has been conducting clinical research work for more than 20 years.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain AWS cloud computing systems.
- Administer and maintain with the IT Managers of the Niger and Uganda centers, the physical infrastructure set up within the Epicentre research centers.
- Ensure the configuration, testing, validation and maintenance of IT systems and servers for the management of clinical research data according to Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP), the European Clinical Research. Infrastructure Network (ECRIN) and the 21 CRF-Part 11 standards.
- Administer the data management and protection system under the General Data Protection Regulation and ensure the security of the systems in all research projects within Epicentre.
- Work on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be written, implemented, documented and maintained, as well as the tasks of configuring and managing all IT tools (hardware and software) that make up Epicentre’s Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS).
- Work closely with Epicentre’s research and computing teams to ensure the security of hosting environments, servers, user devices, and data.
- Assist staff in meeting data protection needs, including encryption and user access permissions.
- Coordinate and maintain the archiving of study-related data and documents in a long-term data repository.
- Participate in the management of Epicentre clinical study data.
- Develop and maintain close relationships with the IT and data management teams at different Epicentre locations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Similar high-level master’s degree in computer science.
- Excellent knowledge of computer systems administration, server configuration, database management, and computer networks.
- Excellent knowledge of Linux servers and environment.
- Knowledge of computer networks (design, cabling, routing, security/fire) with SonicWall and CISCO equipment.
- Knowledge of virtualization tools (e.g. VMWare ESXi).
- ITIL and TOGAF knowledge.
- Knowledge of AWS Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), Ansible, Terraform, and Batch Scripts.
- At least 2 years of professional experience as an IT Systems Administrator, preferably with international experience.
- Good knowledge of good clinical practices.
- Working knowledge of database and CDMA configuration and management, including REDCap and OpenClinica.
- Willingness to learn relevant data protection legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of clinical research data management.
- Fluency in French and English.
- Good organizational and teamwork skills.
NB: Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications (CV + cover letter) online at the link below.
Deadline: 27th September 2024
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