Data Manager-ICAP at Columbia University

Reporting directly to the Senior Survey Analyst, the Data Manager is responsible for data management and security aspects of two nationally representative population-based surveys in sub-Saharan Africa (Zimbabwe and Malawi) designed to assess the impact of PEPFAR-supported HIV prevention, care and treatment programs. Works in conjunction with a sub-contracted research corporation to ensure the development and implementation of tablet and cloud-based systems to collect, manage and clean high-quality survey data. Provides support in this area to PEPFAR, Ministries of Health and ICAP country teams.

Please note that this position is grant funded.

Please note that this position is listed as a "Staff Associate" on the Columbia University job posting site.

Major Accountabilities

• Develops data management and data security sections of protocol
• Drafts standard operating procedures for data management, data security, and tablet data collection
• Codes study tools to facilitate design of database(s)
• Develops specifications (including data checks) for cloud-based study databases (survey data base and lab database)
• Develops specifications for automated monitoring reports to be generated by cloud-based study databases (e.g. enrollment rates and completeness over time by study team and interviewer)
• Develops additional ad hoc tables to be generated to monitor study progress.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the sub-contracted research corporation to develop, load and pilot test survey tool on tablets
• Trains the survey trainers (or train the survey teams themselves) on tablet usages.
• Prepares analytic data files and accompanying documentation
• Provides remote and in-country support to ICAP country teams on data management aspects of the surveys, including training teams on using tablets, and troubleshooting data collection challenges that arise with tablets
• Performs other related duties as directed

Education

• Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Demography or related field

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of related experience designing, managing and working directly with databases from large research studies
• Demonstrated experience designing study databases including data quality checks and data collection monitoring reports
• Proficiency with SAS or STATA statistical software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Experience, Skills & Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated and successful experience managing and analyzing large, population-based survey data
• Demonstrated experience designing and using electronic data collection tools
• Demonstrated experience providing training on data management and data security
• Experience working with issues relating to HIV/AIDS. Experience working in resource-limited environments in sub-Saharan Africa a plus

Travel Requirements

• Requires periodic international travel to Malawi and Zimbabwe to support data management and cleaning. Approximately three (3) trips per year with each trip lasting approximately five (5) to ten (10) days each.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please follow this link: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59538