Download Post: Database Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Post:
Database Manager – Centre for Maternal Newborn Health (CMNH)
Responsible to:
Head of Monitoring and Evaluation
Summary of role:
To work as part of the CMNH team based at LSTM to support quantitative data management for
complex and large datasets from multiple sites. This role would suit an IT-trained person with an
understanding of the research environment and experience of dealing with complex datasets,
preferably in a healthcare sector setting.
The post will be based in Liverpool.
Key Responsibilities:
 Design and maintain (relational) databases, including performance, integrity and security,
across CMNH to support data collection, processing, storage and retrieval
 Maintain standard of data management, including writing database documentation, data
standard and version control procedures and definitions for the data dictionary
 Provide guidance and recommend appropriate database solutions
 Contribute towards the analysis and interpretation of quantitative data
 Work in a safe manner adhering to local and legal requirements
 Other duties reasonably consistent with the foregoing as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Database Manager – CMNH
Essential /
Desirable
Assessment
Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
E
University/Professional training in computer
science, computer software/computer systems
engineering, information technology,
mathematics, operational research
E
Application
Form
Further evidence of continuous professional
development in a similar environment
D
Demonstrable working knowledge of database
management systems
E
Experience of handling and interrogating large
datasets, ideally in a research setting
E
Experience in data analysis and quantitative
methods
E
Experience of working in a research institution,
technical consultancy or international
development organisation in a similar role
D
Experience of working in low- and middle-income
countries particularly Sub-Saharan Africa
D
MS Office applications, including Excel and
Access
E
FileMaker
D
SPSS or other quantitative analysis software (e.g.
SAS, STATA, R)
D
Familiarity with structured query language (SQL),
Unix and/or database management systems
(DBMS)
D
Knowledge of international partnerships
D
Knowledge of international development
D
Problem-solving and good analytical skills
E
Excellent organizational skills, with ability to work
to and meet deadlines
E
Criteria
Education &
Training
Experience
Knowledge
Skills &
Abilities
Competency
Application
Form,
Assessment and
Interview
Assessment and
Interview
Application
Form,
Assessment and
Interview
Criteria
Competency
Essential /
Desirable
Attention to detail and accuracy
E
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
E
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work
both collaboratively and independently
E
Confidence and ability to deal with people at all
levels across disciplines and cultures
E
Proven track record of taking responsibility and
ownership for problems and following them
through to resolution
E
General computer literacy including word
processing, spreadsheets (including financial) and
database packages
E
Approach
Demonstrate a confident, enthusiastic, positive
and energetic approach, with a willingness to get
involved in all aspects of the project
E
Circumstances
Post based in Liverpool
Assessment
Application
Form and
Interview