Lab Coordinator, Data Management Coordinator, Data Collection Coordinator, at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project
Position: Data Management Coordinator
Deadline to Apply: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, final deadline February 28, 2014
Start Date: March 17, 2014
Location: Western Kenya
Eligibility: This position is open to all applicants
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Data Management Coordinator for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project.
Currently in the midst of a five-year study, WASH Benefits is collecting rigorous evidence on the health impacts of improved water, sanitation and hygiene practices, alongside improved nutrition in rural Kenya.
Low-cost technologies and behavior change communications strategies are being implemented to promote drinking water treatment, good sanitation practices, handwashing with soap and improved nutrition.
The position offers an opportunity to gain on-the-ground data management experience as part of a high-profile water, sanitation, hygiene, and child health impact evaluation project.
This position is located in Western Kenya, and the principal investigators (PIs) are Clair Null and Michael Kremer.
Responsibilities:
The Data Management Coordinator will work closely with senior project management and staff to support and supervise a variety of tasks across two offices (Kakamega and Bungoma) including, but not limited to:
- Develop and supervise implementation of systems to manage data related to evaluation, laboratory, and implementation aspects of the project (both hardware and software), including: supporting the development and modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation and tracking systems
- Keep senior management, research manager and PIs appraised of all key developments related to data management and quality
- Supervise two Data Management Project Associates and the Programming Project Manager
- Assist with improving and modifing electronic data collection instruments
- Compile periodic reports on the progress of data collection activities study wide
- Supervise hiring and training of data-entry clerks in both offices and manage the prioritization and allocation of data-entry tasks
- Support evaluation, laboratory, and implementation aspects of the project with form development and template design, and ensure compliance with variable-naming and data-formatting standards
- Develop procedures for data management and quality assurance including: daily data downloads, data encryption and back-up, weekly processing/compiling/cleaning of raw data, transfer of data between project activities, storage and protection of hard-copy data, staff productivity, and survey back-checks
- Design guidelines for compiling and reporting results and recommendations of staff productivity to field staff and HR
- Support the Research Manager in coordinating data tracking systems for human subjects and data safety monitoring compliance
- Support the design and implementation of a relational database
- Provide projections and basic oversight of financial accounting related to data management activities
- Provide mentorship to all staff involved in data collection activities (across all aspects of the study), including contributing to trainings; closely coordinate with other project coordinators and staff across offices
- Support the Research Manager in HR oversight process and provide recommendations to management on all aspects of HR for the data management team
The WASH Benefits project will be spread over a relatively large geographic area, so willingness to travel and ability to manage across project sites is essential. The Coordinator will be based in Kakamega.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Excellent Stata programming skills
- Advanced proficiency with Excel
- Experience with CSPro
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a quantitative social science, engineering or related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in quantitative/qualitative research methods and data management, preferably with large (many observations and many variables) and/or complex datasets (many inter-related variables)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, enjoys working with data
- Excellent management, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Proficiency in other computer programming languages (SQL, Blaise, Java, etc.)
- Experience with relational databases
- GIS data management and analysis skills
- Experience working on WASH and/or nutrition issues in developing countries (particularly sub-Saharan Africa)
- Swahili language skills
- Knowledge of statistics
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
We are looking for a commitment period of 1 year for this position with the possibility to extend.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.
Applications must be submitted by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org . Please ensure that the subject line reads: “Data Management Coordinator” REF NO. Wash B-2014-02-03. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
Position: Data Collection Coordinator
Deadline to Apply: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, final deadline Feb 28th 2014
Start Date: April 1, 2014
Location: Western Kenya
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Data Collection Coordinator for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project.
Currently in the midst of a five-year study, WASH Benefits is collecting rigorous evidence on the health impacts of improved water, sanitation and hygiene practices, alongside improved nutrition in rural Kenya.
Low-cost technologies and behavior change communications strategies are being implemented to promote drinking water treatment, good sanitation practices, handwashing with soap and improved nutrition.
The position offers an opportunity to help design and manage several facets of data collection in an organization undertaking cutting-edge public health and development research.
This position is located in Western Kenya, and the principal investigators (PI) are Clair Null and Michael Kremer.
Responsibilities:
The Data Collection Coordinator will work closely with senior project management and staff to perform a variety of tasks across two offices (Kakamega and Bungoma) including, but not limited to:
- Develop and supervise implementation of systems to ensure data collection of the highest quality, including; development/modification of data collection instruments (including piloting), standard operating procedures (SOP), process documentation, tracking systems, and monitoring of staff performance
- Keep senior management (managers, directors and PIs) appraised of all key developments related to data collection activities, including provision of written reports
- Directly supervise two Data Collection Project Associates and provide mentorship to all staff involved in data collection activities, including holding regular meetings and coordinating trainings (this will necessitate an average of one night per week spent in project-provided accommodation at the other office)
- Coordinate and oversee logistical planning for data collection by tracking enrollment & follow-up targets, and working with supervisors to determine when corrective action is needed in order to ensure that data collection is consistent with approved SOPs and project objectives
- Liaise with data management team to interpret analyzed data and revise protocols and instruments accordingly
- Provide projections, and basic oversight of financial accounting related to data collection activities.
- Participate HR oversight process and provide recommendations to senior management on all aspects of HR for the data collection team
- Closely coordinate with Data Management and Lab personnel
The WASH Benefits project will be spread over a relatively large geographic area, so willingness to travel and ability to manage across project sites is essential. The Data Collection Coordinator will be based in Kakamega.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, or other Social Sciences
- Minimum of two years of experience in quantitative/qualitative research methods and data collection
- Excellent management, organizational, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
- Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Knowledge of STATA or other data analysis software such as SPSS, EpiInfo, SAS, etc
- Proficiency in other computer programming languages (SQL, Blaise, Java, etc.)
- Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required. Kiswahili proficiency is preferred.
- Experience working on WASH and/or nutrition issues in developing countries (particularly sub-Saharan Africa)
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.
Applications must be submitted by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org .
Please ensure that the subject line reads: “Data Collection Coordinator” REF NO.
Wash B-2014-02-04. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project
Position: Lab Coordinator
Deadline to Apply: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, final deadline Feb 28th, 2014
Start Date: April 1, 2014
Location: Western Kenya
Eligibility: This position is open to all applicants
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Lab Coordinator for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project.
Currently in the midst of a five-year study, WASH Benefits is collecting rigorous evidence on the health impacts of improved water, sanitation and hygiene practices, alongside improved nutrition in rural Kenya.
Low-cost technologies and behavior change communications strategies are being implemented to promote drinking water treatment, good sanitation practices, handwashing with soap and improved nutrition.
This position is located in Kakamega, Kenya.
The WASH Benefits Lab Coordinator is supervised by Dr. Clair Null (Emory University), Dr. Amy Pickering (Stanford University), and Dr. Audrie Lin (UC Berkeley), with in-country oversight by the WASH Benefits Project Director and Research Manager.
The Lab Coordinator will also work closely with collaborators at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).
Responsibilities:
The Lab Coordinator will work closely with senior project management and staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
- Develop and supervise implementation of sample collection and processing systems described below to ensure of the highest quality data, including; development/modification of lab standard operating procedures (SOP), process documentation, tracking systems, and monitoring of staff performance
- Keep senior management (managers, directors and PIs) appraised of all key developments related to Lab activities, including provision of written reports
- Directly supervise two Lab Project Associates and provide mentorship to all staff involved in Lab activities, including holding regular meetings and coordinating trainings
- Oversee sample collection, processing, and microbial analysis of samples from drinking water sources, household stored water, child hands, and child toys for quantitative enumeration of fecal indicator bacteria using membrane filtration.
- Oversee sample collection, processing, aliquoting, and sample flow of child stool, blood, and urine samples to measure biomarkers of environmental enteropathy and parasite infections among young children (e.g. microscopy of stool for soil-transmitted helminth infections, blood centrifugation, aliquoting of blood, stool, and urine)
- Coordinate and oversee logistical planning for sample collection, processing, flow, and data entry by tracking enrollment, specimen collection, and follow-up targets; working with supervisors to determine when corrective action is needed in order to ensure that activities are consistent with approved SOPs and project objectives
- Lead the design and participate in the coding of survey instruments to be used during field sample collection
- Assist with data management, data cleaning, and analysis of all lab and field sample collection data
- Provide projections, and basic oversight of financial accounting related to lab activities.
- Participate HR oversight process and provide recommendations to senior management on all aspects of HR for the Lab team
- Overall responsibility for inventory and procurement coordination for all lab and field sample collection activities
- Closely coordinate with Data Management, Data Collection, Logistics and Procurement personnel
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as biology, environmental health, public Health, or other related field
- At least two years of laboratory experience, preferably in the context of a field lab in a low-income country
- Experience with culture based bacterial assays a plus
- Experience processing blood and stool samples a plus
- Experience running ELISA assays a plus
- Experience with Open Data Kit and STATA a plus
- Experience shipping and tracking samples
- Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
- Excellent management, organizational, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
- Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required. Kiswahili proficiency is preferred.
- Experience working in a low-income country (particularly sub-Saharan Africa)
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.
Applications must be submitted by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org .
Please ensure that the subject line reads: “Lab Coordinator” REF NO. Wash B-2014-02-01.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Lab Coordinator.
The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.
