Data management officer at World Vision Rwanda: (Deadline 2 January 2024)

% of time

Activity

90%

• Ensure that the Deux Oeufs Research study is conducted according to approved protocol and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Administer all data-collection tablets and phones
• Manage the updating of tablets/phones when surveys are updated and download them onto devices
• Ensure data is regularly uploaded to the secure REDCap and KoboToolBox servers
• Monitor the quality and consistency of incoming data, including data completeness and logic checks
• Support the Project Facilitator with data necessary for coordinating logistics of egg distribution and identifying/locating participants
• Identify clustering and geographic efficiencies of participants and study activities, ideally using GIS.
• Work closely with the Trial Manager to help manage the logistics of sending data collection field teams
• Communicate to Trial Manager or Study Technical Advisor or WVR Cluster Manager, as appropriate, as soon as reasonably possible of any events that can affect the smooth running of research activities
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information obtained from and about human subjects.
• Utilize the scheduling capacity within REDCap and ensuring the protocol is followed in terms of which survey instruments are administered at which times
• Maintain progress reports, management of the REDCap and KoboToolBox platforms, updating of survey instruments if necessary
• Conduct refresher trainings of staff on data management
• Maintain tablet and phone inventory.
• Participate in preparation of Deux Oeufs in Rwanda project related quarterly, semi-annual, annual plans and operating reports for WVR, including Monitoring & Evaluation related reports as required
• Attend/lead meetings as needed including but not limited to: internal management meetings, local authority meetings, weekly management meetings with WV/Univ of Rwanda/Univ of Florida, all PIs meetings, all staff meetings, etc.
• Cover for other team members’ duties when on leave, as pre-agreed with the Cluster Manager and PIs.
• Collaborate with the study team by being a role model, fostering a welcoming, safe, neutral, and professional working environment and promoting good work ethics.
• Any other duties as assigned in accordance with role and level of responsibility.

5%

Accountability, Financial activities, Learning and Innovation

• Ensure equipment and consumables are in good working order and procured appropriately to avoid delays
• Data management officer will be involved with ongoing quality control and quality assurance activities

5%

Mainstreaming:

• Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR Health and nutrition projects, in particular the integration of child protection, disability and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• At least 3-5 years in the field of data management, research, both quantitative and qualitative with international NGOs
• Experience with managing/programming data collection software programs, such as REDCap, SurveyCTO, OpenDataKit, KoboToolbox, CommCare, etc (not just using as an enumerator)
• Experience coordinating electronic data collection devices (phones/tablets)
• Experience maintaining databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency MS Excel, etc
• Excellent organizational skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, with experience working across teams
• Understanding of basic human subjects’ research protection regulations, which govern the participation of human subjects
• Worked/ partnered with academic institutions or international organizations (INGOs, Embassies, UN and government) is an added value

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

• University degree in Statistics, Information Technology, Demography, or other related field
• Bachelor’s degree with more than 5 years of experience in a data management role
• A valid certificate in research involving human subjects would be an added value
• At least 3-5 years in the field of Monitoring & Evaluation, research, both quantitative and qualitative with international NGOs

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

• Experience with REDCap programming and management
• Experience managing data and maintaining databases for large, complex research studies, particularly biomedical studies
• Experience managing data needs relevant to human biospecimens such as blood (e.g. labeling, integrity through cold-chain, shipment manifest organization, etc.)
• Background in public health, epidemiology, nutrition, or nursing
• Knowledge of statistics and data visualization, particularly for descriptive analysis
• Competent user of R or Stata
• Experienced user of QGIS or ArcGIS, especially for project implementation/management, logistics, etc.
• Experience in primary data collection (e.g.surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews) to inform governmental, academic, and/or NGO interventions related to community health, environmental health, nutrition, or related disciplines
• Knowledge of Nyagatare District (especially Karangazi Sector), and MCH practices and norms, including nutrition
• Ability to observe the ethical principles that provide the framework for human subjects’ research
• Experience in mainstreaming gender, environment, peace-building, disability, child protection and or institutional development.
• Undertaking research, audits and assessments to identify gaps and best practices in sonography
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English. French is an added value
• Experience and skills in networking with other NGOs, government partners, and local community-based organizations.
• Ability to build effective teams, promote coordination and collaboration
• A valid motorcycle/vehicle driving license is a plus

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

• This position will be based 100% in Ndama and Karangazi Health Centers in Nyagatare District
• Office work:  100% (examining study participants)
• Work may be required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in accordance with research study protocols / data collection / requirements

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