Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Data Manager
Overview
Key Roles & 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 health informatics 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 project 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/biostatistics, 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
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
Applications must be sent by email to HR.Kenya@ucglobalprograms.org  with the email subject line

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