The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking to fill a hybrid data manager role in collaboration with the Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health Initiative and the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit.

Within the Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health Initiative, the successful data manager will - in collaboration with other members of the data management team- plan, coordinate, supervise and give support on research data management activities related to the projects in the Maternal Child and Reproductive Health Initiative.

Within the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit, the successful candidate will join the team of data managers responsible for supporting various research projects throughout the stages of data collection, processing, storage, curation and dissemination.

They will also form part of the team of data managers responsible for a major research cohort, ensuring the highest standards are maintained so that the accumulated data can be used in subsequent research projects as required.

They will also form part of the team responsible for developing AI tools to facilitate data collection and interpretation, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged regions.

This position will be supported by funding from the “Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa 2024-2028” Program (CEX 2023-0001290-S) from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Spanish Research State Agency (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define, maintain and execute the Data Management Plan (DMP) and Data Validation Plan (DVP) for each research project at Initiative according to the study protocols, the context of each of the implementing partners and specific regulations and/or good practices.

• Design and maintain electronic data collection instruments according to the study Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Case Report Forms (CRF).

• Setup or support the data Quality Assurance and Control (QA/QC) mechanisms (data quality rules) to validate incoming data according to the DVP.

• Write specific data management SOP based on the electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) and the data QA/QC tools in place.

• Code scripts to produce routine progress and data quality reports to inform the team on the status of the data collection activities and address data quality issues.

• Train implementing partners on the eCRF and data QA/QC tools according to the defined data management SOP.

• Support implementing partners on electronic data collection tools during data collection activities.

• Supervise data collection progress and quality and work closely with counterparts (projects teams based in Africa countries) to address and resolve data quality issues.

• Prepare data reports about specific queries coming from the team or external.

• Administer the Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS) and administer, with support from the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit), the data architecture and servers where the CDMS are hosted.

• Provide support to the Epidemiological team with writing project documents.

• Work with the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit on the studies data curation and archival.

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Teamwork.

• Problem resolution.

• Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree / master in bioinformatics or similar background

• Interest in development, medical research, global health

• Experience 6 or more years

• Ability to be a team player

• Availability to travel to project sites

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Contract: Full time position

• Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale

• Work-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days + 13 personal days)

• Start date: as soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete the application form and upload a CV and a Cover Letter. Each document must be clearly named with the candidate’s name and surname.

Applications will remain open until 6th of July.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. Interviews may take place during the application period.

We encourage diverse applications, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political beliefs.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.