Position: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Data Quality Control Officer (DQO)
Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Role Summary
The Data Quality Control Officer (DQO) will ensure that all data collected and managed within CRID meet the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and reliability. The DQO will perform routine verification, audits, consistency checks, and ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical standards, and approved protocols across the project lifecycle.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biology, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in data quality management in clinical trials or public health research.
- Strong knowledge of GCP, data protection regulations, and ethical guidelines.
- Proficiency in REDCap, ODK/ KoBoToolbox, R, or other statistical/data management software.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health insurance and annual leave entitlements.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Access to international research collaborations and networks.
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Application Instructions
| Applicants must submit the following documents as a single PDF |
| A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation for the position. |
| A curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages). |
| Copies of Certificates and transcripts. |
| Contact information for two professional referees. |
| Working conditions | Full time, 40 hours per week. |
| Contract Duration: October 2025 – September 2028 | |
| How to Apply | Submit your application via this link: Application Form |
Please feel free to contact this email address : crid@crid-cam.net for any additional information you may require.
Deadline: 12th October, 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
*Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
PS: Please note that CRID will never send unsolicited emails or do phone calls requesting payment from candidates.
About CRID
Founded in 2017, the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is a not-for-profit research institution dedicated to high-quality, internationally recognized research on infectious diseases in Cameroon and across Africa. We work in close collaboration with national and international partners to strengthen research capacity and train the next generation of African scientists.
Our mission is to save lives through innovative research and capacity building in tropical infectious diseases. We are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment based solely on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a safe and respectful working environment for all.
