Data Manager / Computer Technician

The Lambaréné Medical Research Center (CERMEL) is a leading research institution located in Lambaréné. He conducts clinical and epidemiological studies on various endemic diseases in the region.

The data management of these studies and the upkeep of the center's core IT infrastructure is a key element of all our research projects.

Tasks description

We are seeking for a data manager / computer scientist who will perform the following tasks:

  • manage data from clinical studies on various database systems
  • lead a team of data entry clerks
  • develop and implement clinical data management procedures
  • communicate with sponsors and project managers
  • maintain the local network, internet connections, hardware and software
  • provide technical assistance to staff members ("helpdesk")

Required profile:

The skills required for the job

  • experience in database systems (SQL, MySQL)
  • good English practice
  • experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • experience in troubleshooting computer hardware and software
  • experience in using the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
  • experience in data analysis (in particular the R language), programming (especially in Python) and network administration is an asset

Documents to provide


  • a curriculum vitae (CV)
  • a cover letter
  • copy of the last diploma
  • ID

To send to the following address: espace-emploi@cermel.org from March 27 to April 11, 2019.