Reference number: Rec/045/22

Introduction

CORDAID is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. CORDAID believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Job Summary

The PBF Data Officer must have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in operations research processes and data quality for health systems and healthcare provision. S/he must be familiar with the research protocol development, study design and data quality control processes. S/he must have experience in data collection, data quality control, survey management and report writing.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

Quality and integrity of PBF program data collection

• Monitoring the quality of program data during data collection and encoding into the database.
• Verify the quality of PBF subsidies invoices due for payment and ensure that proper feedback is given to field officers.
• Support the PBF Data Expert in providing technical support to field officers to ensure data integrity in data collection, and standard reporting.
• Support the PBF Data Expert in coming up with data quality and management plans for operations researches.

Study Coordination

• Assist the Data Expert and the PI in research protocol development.
• Assists the Data Expert and the PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study.
• Recording and documenting training activities of study personnel.
• Executing Research plans.
• Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff.
• Support the Data Expert in liaising with other research organizations and regulating bodies (for ethical clearance)
• Coordinates the staffing of research studies, to include the recruitment and administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity.
• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
• Train field data collectors on the protocol and research ethics.
• Conduct fieldwork supervision of data collectors.

Data Management

• Analyze and troubleshoots PBF data system user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to Data Expert as appropriate.
• Scripting surveys in ODK for mobile data collection and the subsequent monitoring of survey data.
• Lead the processes for data cleaning with guidance from PBF Data Expert

Capacity Building

• Build research capacity for field office staff, including arranging for their training in writing skills and research ethics.
• Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to PBF data system users via email, phone, webcast, and on site as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge

• University Degree in statistics, economics, public health or health related discipline.
• Five years work experience, two of which should be in public health research
• Affinity with field health data collection quality control
• Training in Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience in study design and protocol development
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Affinity with data software, including advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Able to assure confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Good working knowledge of English language

Deliverables

• Study Protocol per each operation research commissioned
• Field Data Collection Reports (including research quality control)
• Draft Manuscripts for review by Data Expert and Study PI

How to Apply

Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter and CV in English, with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references, via email hr.ethiopia@cordaid.org

Note: The vacancy reference number(Rec/045/22) along with the title of the post needs to be written in the subject of the email.

CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications submitted cannot be returned.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews are done on a rolling basis and the advert can be closed when a matching candidate is identified.

An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted