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Materials - Supply Chain Co-op

PATH

Materials - Supply Chain Co-op

National
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

     

    PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

     

    PATH’s Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) leads several projects that serve the Global Health Security Agenda and aim to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. These include the five-year, Centers for Disease Control (CDC)-funded Global Health Security Partnership (GHSP) project; the USAID Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) project; and the USAID Discovery and Exploration of Emerging Pathogens–Viral Zoonoses (DEEP VZN) and Fleming Fund projects aimed at combatting and preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

     

    GHSI is seeking a DATA MANAGER to provide technical data management expertise across consortium partners to support the DEEP VZN project. The Data Manager will contribute to database development, management, and maintenance by identifying and solving database requirements and data modules for the Client Management Information System. The Data Manager will not only ensure that the MS SQL back end is operational and highly available and troubleshoot any database problems, including breakage and corruption of base tables, wrong formats, data types, and records, but will also do pre-analysis data management (data exportation, importation, frequencies as necessary, data quality assurance, and improvement). This position will be based in Seattle, WA or Washington, DC under the supervision and direction of the Project Director with technical guidance and support from technical experts from PATH Headquarters and in collaboration with consortium data management representatives. They will also work closely with the DEEP VZN Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Lead.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

     

    Data Collection  

    • Determines data needed to be collected and the appropriate data resources
    • Formulates, implements, and enforces proper data collection policies and procedures
    • Develops solutions that utilize the highest standards of analytical rigor and data integrity
    • Trains and educates project staff on data collection tools and equipment
    • Establishes data quality standards and works with project staff to ensure standards are met

     

    Data System Management 

    • Ensures data system is operational, and provides access to country teams and partners to submit data
    • Assists global and country teams with set-up, testing, and implementation of data collection software
    • Performs and documents procedures for data preparation including data cleaning, standardization, and analysis
    • Partners with MEL and technical staff to develop data collection and evaluation methodologies, including format design, project criteria and requirements, data compilation, relevancy, and usage
    • Responsible for designing and building new Big Data systems for turning data into actionable insights
    • Responsible for ensuring that data privacy and security protocols are in place, understood, and followed at global and country levels

     

    Data Reporting and Analysis 

    • Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual data reports for distribution, and develops ad-hoc reports, as necessary
    • Consults with staff on data coding problems and assists in developing means to correct the problems
    • Serves as technical lead to the Data Management component of the project
    • Identifies issues/challenges and develop strategies for effective implementation of related work plan activities
    • Fulfills other responsibilities as needed

     

    Required Skills Required Experience

     

     

    • BSc in Computer Science or BSc in Information Science plus an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in Health Data Analysis/Management, Statistics, Public Health (Epidemiology/Biostatistics Focus) preferred
    • Big Data experience with hands on coding and development experience in: Scala, Python, Java
    • Knowledge of and experience with: DHSI2, GIS, AWS and analysis software (i.e., SPSS, STATA, R)
    • Data Reporting and analytics competencies (content knowledge)
    • Knowledge of data visualization platforms
    • Excellent written and spoken English
    • Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills
    • Willingness and ability to travel domestic/international estimated at 25 percent per year (dependent on COVID-19 rules & regulations)
    • Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

     

     

    COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

    PATH has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, interns, consultants, and temporary staff based in the United States. Individuals selected for job opportunities in the United States must be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination status, upon hire. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

     

     

    PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

     

    PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.