Role overview
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Quantitative Research Assistants Jobs at MU-JHU Care LTD – Apply by 23 October 2026
The Quantitative Research Assistants will coordinate field data collection activities, support health facility record abstraction, monitor electronic data entry, and conduct routine data quality checks.
The role also involves maintaining accurate study records, resolving data queries, supporting consent documentation where authorised, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and data management procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will perform the following duties:
1. Field Coordination and Data Collection
Coordinate scheduling, facility entry arrangements, and logistics for each data abstraction round at selected study facilities.
Support Research Associates in abstracting health facility records from Integrated ANC/PNC registers, PrEP registers, and the Prevention Tracker, where assigned.
Coordinate the movement of study materials and tablets between MU-JHU and participating health facilities.
Perform field-related errands necessary to facilitate research data collection activities.
2. Electronic Data Management and Quality Assurance
Monitor daily data entry and synchronisation of tablets using the REDCap Mobile App to the MU-JHU REDCap server.
Run REDCap Data Quality rules and scripted checks to assess data completeness, validity, and consistency.
Review collected data and provide timely feedback to Research Associates and other study team members.
Raise, track, and resolve data queries using the REDCap Data Resolution Workflow.
Conduct ongoing data cleaning after each abstraction round to ensure facility identifiers and variable definitions remain consistent across rounds.
Maintain and verify records of facility-specific LEN introduction dates used to classify observations as pre-implementation or post-rollout.
3. Data Quality Monitoring and Problem Resolution
Carry out quality control checks to identify incomplete, invalid, or inconsistent data.
Investigate common errors associated with documentation and protocol deviations.
Report identified issues to the Data Manager for appropriate corrective and preventive action.
Support efforts to maintain reliable research data throughout the study.
4. Reporting and Administrative Support
Perform assigned administrative duties related to study implementation and data management.
Assist the Data Manager in compiling study reports.
Coordinate with the Programme Manager when additional report inputs are required.
Maintain accurate records and documentation to support study monitoring and reporting.
5. Consent Management and Confidentiality
Support the consent process for health facility managers and qualitative study participants where appropriately designated and trained.
Review consent documents for completeness before submitting them to the Regulatory Affairs office for safe custody.
Adhere to confidentiality agreements, research protocols, and data security procedures in accordance with the Data Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
6. Other Responsibilities
Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the relevant authorities in support of the study's objectives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent higher diploma in a health-related field or social sciences.
At least two years of experience working in a health or clinical research data handling environment.
Computer literacy and the ability to work with electronic data management systems.
A strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and established research procedures.
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidates should demonstrate:
Attention to detail: Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing information in research records.
Data management skills: Ability to support data entry, validation, cleaning, and quality control activities.
Reliability and commitment: Willingness to meet deadlines and complete assigned responsibilities consistently.
Personal integrity: Ability to handle sensitive research information responsibly and ethically.
Teamwork and communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with Research Associates, the Data Manager, and other study professionals.
Organisational skills: Ability to coordinate field activities, manage study materials, and maintain accurate documentation.
Confidentiality awareness: Understanding of the importance of protecting participant information and complying with research data security procedures.
Experience with REDCap or similar electronic data capture systems would be relevant to the duties described in the vacancy.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should consult the official MU-JHU Care LTD website for the full vacancy announcement and application instructions.
Official website: www.mujhu.org
Application deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026.
The supplied vacancy details do not specify an application email address, the required submission documents, or a direct application link. Applicants should confirm these details through the organisation's official channels before submitting an application.
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