Research Project Manager at Jacaranda Health

This role will provide a wide range of statistical expertise, guidance, and support to the Research Projects team and the Research, Design & Evaluation department in general. The Research Project Manager at Jacaranda Health will collect, analyze, and interpret Jacaranda Health data across multiple platforms towards answering questions of impact, implementation success, and product design.

Preferred start date: November 2024.

Main Responsibilities

Lead technical aspects of study and research design such as sample size, sampling strategy, and analysis, enable robust evaluation of organizational research questions
Develop analysis plans to assess organizational impact and reach, and execute them
Analyze program data to generate insights that inform organizational strategy and program deployment.
Apply rigorous analytic thinking in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data for report writing and communication.
Lead writing of sections of protocols, reports, presentations that are relevant to statistical expertise including sampling methodology, sample calculations, data management and analysis.
Develop data analysis processes that streamline the efficiency of routine analyses and provide usable programmatic information.
Contribute to the Research Projects strategy which supports organizational goals and sets data at the heart of the organization.
Mentor and coach other team members to deliver high-quality data outputs
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with individuals in different departments and serve as a subject-matter expert for teams, internal and external committees, and other constituencies and collaborators.

Requirements

Masters degree in statistics/biostatistics/epidemiology or related field and 5 years of experience
Proficiency in STATA, SPSS, SAS or R.
Experience in leading technical aspects of a study and research design
Ability to inform program design and organizational strategy with data
Ability to deliver data projects that contribute to the organization’s bottom line
Ability to create data narratives
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in quality data collection and analysis
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of statistical software
Completion of deliverables on schedule
Management and coaching
Ability to apply a range of advanced statistical techniques in support of scientific research studies and/or experiments.
Ability to consult with scientific investigators, interpret research requirements, and determine statistical analysis strategies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Open minded, willing to learn and grow with our team
Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Planning & Organizing skills
Upholds Integrity & is reliable
Attention to detail
Able to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

Competencies

A. Technical Competencies

Demonstrated experience in leading technical aspects of a study and research design
Proficiency in STATA, SPSS, SAS or R.
Knowledge of Python, Nvivo, Atlas or GIS
Knowledge of Survey CTO, ODK, or KoBo Toolbox

B. Behavioral Competencies