Jobs at University of California San Francisco

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.

Deadline: Monday, March 21, 2022.

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Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of project tools and other related materials.
• Coordinate all training related to the project in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Oversee the logistics of site sensitization and preparation for project-related activities.
• Work with the MOH, CDC and IPs to ensure that the technical requirements for the project are met.
• Conduct routine visits to assess the logistics and technical progress of the work.
• Assist in coordination of all aspects of collection of data including regular quality assurance checks.
• Work with the MOH and its partners to oversee the quality of data collection and manage data with secure backup.
• Participate in routine meetings with MOH, CDC and UCSF to provide updates project progress, matters arising and receive feedback from routine data analysis.
• Coordinate communication between collaborating organizations.
• Participate in data analysis, visualization, interpretation, report writing, and results dissemination.
• Be open to new tasks throughout the project period and available to respond to technical, logistical and other needs that may arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a social science or health‐related field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience collecting quantitative data for health-related surveys.
• Demonstrated experience in collecting quantitative or qualitative among vulnerable or hard to reach populations.
• Knowledge and understanding of public health issues, specifically regarding HIV/AIDS
• Experience in using electronic data collection gadgets
• Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to work well in diverse team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time
• Fluent in both Kiswahili and English

Deadline: Thursday, March 17, 2022, by 5PM