Position Summary: 

• The Senior Data Manager will be responsible for data collection, management, analysis, and reporting to improve health systems and to better detect and respond to outbreaks.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work with the study investigators in adapting and developing a data process that suits the activities of the study
• Lead all data related activities of the project including data collection methods and tools, data cleaning, data quality and reporting
• Generate key indicators; generate accurate routine reports as per study requirements
• Perform and generate analysis results as per analysis plans
• Upload and update system on the server and tablets, and perform the checks on every section of the program;
• Ensure a system of quality data transaction between field site and central servers/cloud storages
• Directly supervise team of data coordinators and assistants
• Work closely with developers in managing data collection platforms
• Work with local and international statisticians and epidemiologists;
• Ensure data quality across surveillance works (e.g., data checks, audit)

Employment type –Full time one-year contract with a possibility of renewal

Number required: 1

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

Required  Qualification and Experience

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Computer science, Information technology, Public Health, Epidemiology and Bioinformatics or related fields
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Health Data Management & Data Quality Assurance
• Skills and experience in Excel and at least one statistical software (SPSS, STATA, SAS, and R) is needed
• Additional qualifications in computer science or IT are a plus

Desired Qualification and Experience

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities based on use of data
• Computer skills, including Microsoft office, and Access
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Proven record of accomplishment of quality performance in highly pressured environments

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements should submit the following;

• A CV with 3 references
• Copy of Diplomas
• Copy of official transcript
• Work experience
• Two letters of recommendation
• Other relevant documents

All these documents should be compiled as one pdf file to Abinet Kebede (kebede.24@osu.edu) with in 10 working days of the first day announcement. Applications coming after the deadline will not be considered. 

Application letters should be addressed to: The Ohio State University

GOH LLC, Eastern Africa Regional Office,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia