Clinical Data Management Consultant, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Clinical Data Management Consultant, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Reports To: Vice President of Research and Social Policy

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Pangaea Global AIDS is seeking a Clinical Data Management Consultant to provide short term technical assistance to a methadone treatment program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The consultancy is available immediately, for a four month assignment in Tanzania with possible extension. Key deliverables under this scope of work include:

• development of a data base using ACCESS or similar software to capture data from multiple clinical data forms per clients at up to three methadone treatment facilities
• standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data entry of the data from the forms into the database
• training of data entry clerks and oversight of data entry process, including quality assurance and control
• construction of a clean data analysis data set
• final report of data analyzed for presentation to study team

Key Activities:

• Project Management: Develops workplan and timeline for tasks required to fulfill scope of work and, once approved, manages deliverables related by completing tasks according to workplan.

• Data Management and Analysis: Develops data base, data entry and data management systems and SOPs for capturing and analyzing clinical data; trains data entry staff; oversees and ensures high quality of data through the data entry process; generates reports for tracking data quality; performs data analysis as per requested by study team.

• Report and Manuscript Development: Conducts literature reviews and compiles report for study team on data analyzed to ongoing take-away dosing for methadone treatment.

• Research and IRB Protocol Development: Develop research protocols and submissions to ethical review boards, as required.

Qualifications:

• MPH in epidemiology and biostatistics, or other relevant master degree required, higher level degree considered an asset
• Comfortable living and working in Tanzania for short term
• Ability to design data-entry data bases, and manage, merge and ensure high-quality of data entered and managed
• Ability to conduct data analysis including basic frequencies, and conducting multi-variable analyses of time series data
• Familiarity and understanding of key populations communities, including being comfortable working with people who use and inject drugs
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality, independent judgment and be comfortable with multiple tasks with conflicting priorities
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; can clearly explain reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
  • Adapts to changes in work duties and organizational structure
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, works with others to solve complex problems
  • Ability to work comfortably with diverse populations, with sensitivity to issues concerning HIV and all disabilities
  • Responds efficiently and cordially to requests for service and assistance, reacts well under pressure
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Stata, ACASI software, and Microsoft Access
  • Ability to fulfill professional expectations of accountability, active collaboration, commitment, communication, diversity and professionalism

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

How to apply

Submit résumé and a cover letter highlighting relevant past experience and why you are interested in working at Pangaea to:

Email: contact@pangaeaglobal.org

Subject: Clinical Data Management Consultant

Attn: Megan Dunbar

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Due to the potential volume of responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.