Discover efficient ways to organize, store and analyze research data on health with attention to security and confidentiality
Demonstrate advanced data management skills, strong understanding of databases and data analysis procedures
Develop and implement Data Management Plan (DMP) and procedures
Ensure timely data flows and data security to and from NDMC as well as within NDMC
Use different statistical software such as CISPRo, EPI-Info, Stata, SPSS, R etc.
Develop data entry platforms, data dictionary using the above software
Understand existing data sharing policy and practices
Establishes data quality standards work with research data reporting directorates within EPHI and outside of EPHI to ensure that data standards are met
Prepare datasets for analysis and respond to data sharing requests as per the centers policy
Develop data tracking mechanisms from different data sources
Demonstrate advanced statistical knowledge and skills to analyze heterogeneous epidemiologic data, surveillance data, clinical data, evaluation data, nutrition data, biomedical data and others
Enforce institutional and national data sharing policies for effective data management
Develop and maintains a public access or limited access data research portal
Communication and coordination skills
Demonstrate inter personal communication skills
Present and re-present NDMC activities at national and international fora
Coordinate and facilitate data mapping, digitizing, and centralizing existing and new data sources in the country
Mentorship and supervision
Supervise data encoders/data clerks
Provide training to data encoders/ data clerks
Supervise different data sources in the country.
Job Requirement
Requirements
MSc degree in biostatistics and 5 years proven experiences on health and health related data management and analysis
Health Sciences/biostatistics background
Experiences in managing big health and research data
Desired skills
Analytical skills, technical and computer skills, attention to details, decision making, problem solving, time management and organization skill, communication skill, ability to learn new things, ability to meet deadlines
Professional, enthusiastic, hardworking and “can do” attitude
Capable of independently managing time and the tasks associated with a fast paced research agenda and strong organizational objectives.