Posted: 15 May 2020
Closing date: 29 May 2020
BACKGROUND
The University of
California San Francisco (UCSF) is engaged in a five-year Cooperative Agreement
with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Kenya (CDC-Kenya) to
provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and its partners for
conducting HIV and STI surveillance and survey activities, as well as program
monitoring and evaluation. We are recruiting an individual through our
affiliated international NGO Global Programs for Research & Training
(Global Programs) to serve as Data Manager. This position requires July to
September commitment, with the potential for extension at the end of the period,
subject to funding availability.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the
supervision of the Medical Epidemiologist the Data Manager will work with the
Global Programs team to:
• Participate in
planning, designing and implementation of surveillance and M&E projects.
• Participate in
the design of survey and program databases.
• Participate
and/or lead preparation of data analysis plans.
• Lead and report
on monitoring of ongoing data collection and storage of data for GP activities
• Lead the
cleaning and preparation of datasets from surveys and program data
• Collaborate on
the analysis of data for assigned projects.
• Work closely
with statisticians in supporting data-related activities for all programs
• Provide support
in the development of training materials for data management, and utilization
of statistical and or data management software.
• Participate in
provision of training to MOH and its partners in data management, data
analysis, utilization of software and interpretation of analysis.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
• A Master’s
degree in statistics/bio-statistics, computer science/IT studies, or related
field with five years of relevant working experience is required, or a
bachelor’s degree with eight years of progressive professional experience.
• Minimum of five
years of experience working in public health, epidemiology, M&E, or related
field is required.
• Minimum of three
years continuous working experience with survey and surveillance data.
• Proficiency in
at least one software package (e.g. SAS/STATA/R) for data management and
analysis.
• Demonstrated
oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in
English is required.
OTHER DESIRED
SKILLS:
- In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving
knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated
with computer applications.
- Management of large survey and/or research
studies data sets.
- Ability to prioritize, work tight under
deadlines, work with minimal supervision and multitask.
- Ability to effectively communicate data
management related matters to colleagues and external stakeholders.
How to apply
Qualified Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must address each selection criterion
detailed in the minimum requirements above with specific and comprehensive information supporting
each item. All applications must include the following:
- Cover
letter
- Current
CV with names and telephone numbers for three referees
- Salary
history
Applications must be sent by email to HR.Kenya@ucglobalprograms.org with the email subject, Data
Manager by Friday,
May 29, 2020.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
