Earn over 64m annually as Data Management Specialist at United States US Embassy / Mission ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: United States

Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Grade: Grade 9 (Ugshs. 64,849,075 to

94,733,853 p.a. inclusive of allowances)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda   

Welcome to the

United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. 

The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over

30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi

currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. 

The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working

under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the

offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:

·        
United States Agency for International Development

(USAID)

·        
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

·        
Peace Corps (PC)

Job Summary: The US CDC Data

Management Specialist will provide expert technical guidance in the

development, support, and management of the CDC Uganda databases and support

partner databases related to monitoring of all aspects of the HIV/AIDS

prevention and care programs and research. The incumbent will also regularly consult

with and provide expert technical and statistical support to behavioral scientists,

informatics, epidemiologists, public health program managers, and other

scientists in the development and use of databases related to the prevention

and care of HIV/AIDS programs and research.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1.

Development of data management systems (40%)

·        
The applicant will design, implement, and conduct

data management activities originating from DGHA projects and studies.

·        
The incumbent will also provide technical support to

implementing partners supported by CDC-Uganda.

·        
The incumbent will explore approaches to HIV/AIDS

prevention and treatment through innovative strengthening and updating of

existing data systems and the development of additional systems.

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Responsible for the designs and develop data

management systems and plans for the collection and management of data; assists

in the development of data analysis plans, procedures, and guidelines.

·        
Develops and maintains standard SAS programs to

ensure accurate and consistent presentation of data to meet PEPFAR data

reporting needs.

·        
Provide technical support to the branch and project

officers, activity managers, and implementing partner data officers.

·        
The incumbent will maintain expert level state-of-the-art

knowledge of systems development/programming techniques through training or

consulting subject area specialists.

·        
The incumbent will guide the Team Leader on data

management issues and policies.

2.

Data Quality Assurance (20%)

·        
Using the SAS Software System, SPSS, Epi Info, QDS,

and applications developed by the CDC Informatics Group, the  job holder will develop analysis programs for

the evaluation and improvement of the data in terms of validity, accuracy, and timeliness.

·        
The data specialist will also be responsible for the

design and the implementation of data timeliness, accuracy, and integrity

algorithms for all CDC-Uganda activities. After developing tools for assessing

data quality, the data manager will distribute these tools and oversee their

routine use and routinely monitor that the proper data management practices are

being implemented for the various CDC projects and implementing partners.

·        
The job holder will work closely with CDC-Uganda

partners to provide expert consultation in their data management activities.

3.

Technical Assistance and Consultation (20%): The incumbent

will provide advanced technical support for behavioral scientists, informatics,

epidemiologists, public health program managers, and other scientists who will

be performing analyses of USG supported activities and related data bases. This

includes working with national data bases managed by various stakeholders

including PEPFAR Technical Working Groups (TWGs), CDC projects, host government

departments and implementing partners, among others. In this capacity, the

incumbent must be very familiar with the management of extremely large

databases – statistical and epidemiological in nature and conversant with the

related design methodologies.

4.

Workshop and Presentations (20%)

·        
The incumbent will provide workshops on data base

management systems, software and programming to behavioral scientists,

informaticians, non-statistician researchers, epidemiologists and implementing

partners using SAS, Epi-Info, SPSS, QDS, SQL or other data management software

as required. Incumbent will also develop presentation materials.

·        
The incumbent will also take part in the

presentation or publication of results and other technical work done alone or

in collaboration with other CDC scientists.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE:  All

applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific

and comprehensive information supporting each item.

·        
The ideal candidate for the US Embassy CDC Data

Management Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,

Information Technology, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Data Management, Statistics,

Economics, Physics, Social Sciences or Business Administration is required.

·        
At least five years’ experience in data management

or statistical data analysis and reporting in a clinical or public health setting

is required.

·        
Detailed knowledge of data management, quality assurance

and analysis methods;

·        
The incumbent must have advanced computer

programming skills, including SAS, SPSS, QDS, SQL and Epi-Info; proficiency in

the application of standard and advanced statistical methods of study design

and data analyses;

·        
Proven ability to work effectively with implementing

partners;

·        
Ability to interpret data from study results and

communicate findings, both verbally and in writing within and outside the CDC, and

other health related organizations;

·        
Comprehensive working knowledge of computers

(hardware, various software programs and LAN systems), as well as good

knowledge of manipulation of data for reporting and analysis is required.

·        
The incumbent must have advanced computer

programming and data management skills including programming using SAS, QDS,

SQL, SPSS and Epi-Info; advanced skills with Microsoft Office word processing,

spreadsheet, Power Point and MS Access

·        
Skills in development of data capture applications

and reporting tools;

·        
Ability to interpret data from study results and

communicate findings, both verbally and in writing, to other scientific staff,

health program managers, other health officials both within and outside the

CDC, and other health related organizations.

·        
Language Proficiency: List both

English and host country language(s) by level and specialization. Level IV

English (fluency-speaking/reading/writing) is required.

All those

interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their

applications and strictly adhere to the following:

·        
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally

Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.

·        
A current resume or curriculum vitae.

·        
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must

provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans

preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional

preference in hiring with their application.

·        
Any other documentation (e.g. essays,

transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements

of the position as listed above.

By email at

KampalaHR@state.gov.

NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and

only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please clearly

indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.

Please use

standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and

please send all documents in one file attachment.

Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5

Deadline: 13th September,

2015

The US Mission

in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in

employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to

achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through

continuing diversity enhancement programs.