Position: Project Manager: Database Management

The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE 2 RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs. HE 2 RO seeks to build the evidence base to improve health policies and programmes in South Africa and the region. We collaborate on policy-relevant research with Boston University and other national and international organizations. For more information visit our website at www.heroza.org .We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Project Manager: Database Management to be part of our health economics and epidemiology research and implementation science portfolio. The successful candidate will serve as the Project Manager: Database Management for Indlela's Behavioural Hub (B-Hub) and Behavioural Lab (B-Lab). Indlela@HE 2 RO is the first-of-its-kind behavioural science unit in South Africa. The objective of Indlela@HE 2 RO is to build capacity to design and test nudges and other behavioural solutions to improve the effectiveness of health services and achieve better health outcomes in South Africa and regionally. The B-Lab is a medium through which to bring together public health scientists, economists, psychologists, government stakeholders and implementing partners to engage in nuanced research to inform behavioural interventions that can be easily integrated into health programming. Our B-Lab offers computer stations to conduct econometric games, psychological surveys and tests. It will also offer an opportunity for human-centred design with opportunities for co-creation and qualitative investigations. The position is based at HE 2 RO's head office in Johannesburg but may require travel within Sub-Saharan Africa. Overtime/weekend hours and working in rural areas and/or under-resourced circumstances will be required from time to time. This is a full-time position.Responsibilities and DutiesProgramming of Health Economic/Economic games in oTree or QualtricsDesigning, developing, and modifying data infrastructure to ensure the maintenance and quality of the BHub and B-Lab databaseDeveloping and maintaining infrastructure to ensure the operation of the B-Hub and B-LabMaintaining data management plans and instructions for operating the B-Hub and B-Lab databasesManagement of the B-Hub Cohort (including contact management and scheduling)Developing standards of operation for data management in the B-hub and B-LabCreate and generate reports for the B-Lab tests and B-Hub dashboardAssess system performance and make recommendations for hardware, software, and data storage improvementsPerform other tasks and contribute to organizational management as needed.RequirementsHonours (Computer Science, Social Science or related field)Experience working in a Monitoring & Evaluation, Computer Science or related fieldExperience in Python programmingTwo to three years of experience in database management, troubleshooting software and hardware issuesGood written and communication skillsSelf-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.If not a South Africa citizen, the candidate should have a valid work permit for South Africa in hand. Closing Date 05/03/2024 Sunnyside Office Park, Building C, First Floor, 32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2193 Receive newsletters and keep up to date with developments at HE 2 RO.

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