DATA OFFICER

DUE: 20 OCT 2023

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions.

DATA OFFICER (MSc) (x1)

Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe

Contract Type: Fixed term. Renewable

JOB ROLE

The Data Officer will play a crucial role within a multi-country team, responsible for coordinating and overseeing the collection and integration of individual participant data from multiple studies. They will ensure data quality and consistency by aligning datasets with different formats, variables, and coding systems. Leveraging data science techniques, including large language models, the Data Officer will streamline and automate the data harmonization process. They will collaborate closely with domain experts and data providers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the data context and nuances, proactively identifying potential challenges and proposing innovative solutions. Developing and maintaining data pipelines and workflows will be a key responsibility to optimize data harmonization and analysis processes.

Key responsibilities include: –

• Coordinate and manage the collection and integration of individual participant data from multiple studies, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Apply data science techniques, including the utilization of large language models, to automate and assist in the data harmonization process.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts and data providers to understand the context and nuances of the data, identifying potential challenges and proposing effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows to streamline data harmonization and analysis processes.
• Stay up to date with emerging data harmonization techniques, data integration methods, and data pre-processing approaches.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics, data protection regulations, and privacy considerations when working with sensitive data.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of data harmonization processes, methodologies, and findings.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise and support for data integration and harmonization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A Master’s degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. Clinical training will be an important advantage. Proven strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R. In-depth knowledge of data harmonization techniques, data integration methods, and data pre-processing approaches. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex data integration challenges. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large and diverse datasets. Strong understanding of research ethics, data protection regulations, and privacy considerations in working with sensitive data. Prior experience working on data harmonization projects is highly desirable. Experience with geospatial data will be an added advantage.

TO APPLY

If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager by 20^th October 2023 (4.30pm) and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw
Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.