Data Management Specialist- (USA) American embassy Jobs Vacancy

Job title: Data Management Specialist; FP-5; FSN-9

U. S. Mission, Uganda
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 089/2010 Date: 10/06/2010
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Data Management Specialist; FP-5; FSN-9
OPENING DATE: October 06, 2010
CLOSING DATE: October 19, 2010
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public health agency engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research activities in Uganda. CDC offers excellent career opportunities for professional growth, training, and collaboration with other health professionals. The main CDC offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of the United States Mission in Uganda."

The Centers for Diseases Control is seeking 4 individuals for the position of Data Management Specialist, one in Behavioral Branch, two in Informatics Branch and one for the Laboratory Branch.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The purpose of this position is: 1) to provide expert technical guidance in the development, support, and management of the CDC Uganda databases and support partner databases related to monitoring of all aspects of the HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs; 2) to consult with and provide expert technical and statistical support to behavioral scientists, informatics, epidemiologists, public health program managers, and other scientists in the development and use of databases related to the prevention and care of HIV/AIDS programs. This position will be located in both the Informatics and Social & Behavioural Studies Branches.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on www.kampala.usembassy.gov .

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Data Management, Statistics, Economics, Physics, Social Sciences or Business Administration is required.
2. Work experience required: Five years’ experience in data management or statistical data analysis and reporting in a clinical or public health setting is required.
3. Language requirement: Level IV English (fluency-speaking/reading/writing) is required.
4. Knowledge required: Incumbent must have comprehensive knowledge of data management, quality assurance and analysis methods and must have advanced computer programming skills, including SAS, SPSS, QDS, SQL and EpiInfo; proficiency in the application of standard and advanced statistical methods of study design and data analyses; must be thoroughly knowledgeable about CDC programs and operations and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with implementing partners; incumbent must be able to interpret data from study results and communicate findings, both verbally and in writing within and outside the CDC, and other health related organizations; thorough working knowledge of computers (hardware, various software programs and LAN systems), as well as good knowledge of manipulation of data for reporting and analysis is required
5. Skills and Abilities required: The incumbent must have advanced computer programming and data management skills including programming using SAS, QDS, SQL, SPSS and EpiInfo; advanced skills with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, Power Point and MS Access and must have skills in development of data capture applications and reporting tools; must also be able to interpret data from study results and communicate findings, both verbally and in writing, to other scientific staff, health program managers, other health officials both within and outside the CDC, and other health related organizations.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference


SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
By Fax:
0414-341-863
Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov