Data Assistant (JD-0421-009)

JOB SUMMARY

The recent, impressive growth in clinical trials capacity and opportunity needs to be matched with a trained and qualified data assistant to ensure efficient and accurate data entry and verification of OUCRU study data in line with international standards. The data assistant will enter and verify research data in an electronic database in compliance with the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice from the International Conference on Harmonization, the Medical Research Council-UK, the Viet Nam Ministry of Health or other local regulatory authorities. The post holder will contribute to the continued growth and development of the CTU team and collaborating research units internationally.The recent, impressive growth in clinical trials capacity and opportunity needs to be matched with a trained and qualified data assistant to ensure efficient and accurate data entry and verification of OUCRU study data in line with international standards. The data assistant will enter and verify research data in an electronic database in compliance with the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice from the International Conference on Harmonization, the Medical Research Council-UK, the Viet Nam Ministry of Health or other local regulatory authorities. The post holder will contribute to the continued growth and development of the CTU team and collaborating research units internationally.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Receive Case Report Forms. Track the transfer of documents and the progress of data entry on Batch Flow Sheets.

· Verify the completeness of study data on paper report forms.

· Identify data that is out of range or that meets defined limits.

· Enter clinical data from paper/electronic study records to an electronic database.

· Verify data in paper/electronic records against data in the electronic database.

· Generate queries of inconsistent data or unusual data points.

· Create reports of errors and missing data.

· Other tasks as required.

DEPARTMENT

Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)

LOCATION

This post is based in Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.

HOURS OF WORK

Full time Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required.

TENURE

Initially for 1 year, including a 2 month probation period, with possibility of extension

REPORTING TO

CTU Data Team Leader

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

·         College degree as a minimum

·         Fresh graduate, 1-2 year work experience in office environment

·         Excellent attention to detail.

·         Highly meticulous, high level of concentration.

·         Being organized, team player, patient, dedicated, and disciplined.

·         Excellent written and spoken Vietnamese.

·         Excellence in typing and computer skills, particularly MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·         Good English speaking and reading skills.

PREFERRED CRITERIA

·         Experience in data entry, data management or data systems.

·         Fast typing speech with accuracy

BENEFITS

• Contracted salary:  Negotiable (depending on actual experience and education).

• Optional insurance: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage

• Two months’ salary for annual bonus and clothes 

• Annual leave 18 days each year for the first year

• Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labor Law.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to send curriculum vitae, application, writing samples and copies of relevant certificates, by email to 

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit

Laboratory of Clinical Science

Hospital for Tropical Diseases

764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

30 April 2021