Research Data Analysis Supervisor 2 - Remote - 141980

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a senior researcher and technical leader to guide analyses of family planning data across LMICs, with emphasis on data quality, FP costing, and program evaluation. You will collaborate with partners and funders to produce actionable insights for development programming and investments.

The role involves leading data quality assurance, statistical analyses, and cross-partner syntheses, with opportunities for remote work and

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience, education/training, or a BA/BS plus five years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for FP costing studies and data quality assessment.
• Knowledge of family planning indicators and monitoring & evaluation applications.
• Knowledge of routine service delivery data and FP program data in LMICs.
• Strong knowledge of biostatistical methods.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of monitoring staffing, recruitment and training.
• Database management and statistical software programming.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and evaluation analyses related to family planning in LMICs.
• Oversee data quality assessment for partner datasets and synthesize results.
• Review partner data monitoring plans and recommend indicator integration.
• Provide technical assistance on measurement approaches, indicator definitions, data quality, and use of routine service delivery data.
• Lead cross-partner or cross-country synthesis of findings and present to funders and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Biostatistics

Database management

Statistical software

Staffing & training

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Five years related experience

PhD preferred

Nine years experience or BA/BS + five years

Tools

DHIS2

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.

Within the Department of Medicine at UCSD, the Center on Gender Equity and Health (GEH) focuses on conducting collaborative, action oriented research to understand and advance gender equity. GEH is a collective of researchers, policy specialists, and development experts, and our strategy focuses on four areas: equitable social norms and agency; health and reproductive rights; dignity and respect; and economic inclusion and opportunity. Our research is supported by a diverse portfolio of public and private funders, conducted in conjunction with international NGOs, and includes engagement with local and national governments.

Incumbent - researcher and technical leader in the field of public health, social epidemiology, demography, or related field - will lead research and evaluation analyses related to family planning (FP) in low- and middle-income countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Work will include analysis of implementing partner datasets, leading data quality assessment efforts, and synthesizing results to generate actionable insights for development programming and investments.

Incumbent will possess deep technical knowledge of routine service delivery data including DHIS2 and other family planning program data in low- and middle-income country settings and will lead a workstream aimed at promoting consistent approaches to data quality assessment and correction factors. Incumbent will also possess FP costing expertise and will lead efforts to review and evaluate the cost-efficiency and return on investment of family planning programs in low- and middle-income country settings. For both workstreams, incumbent will manage regular communication, progress updates, and presentation of findings to funder and other external stakeholders.

In addition, incumbent will strengthen the consistency and quality of metrics and data used to monitor both large and small-scale family planning programs, including:

• Leading data quality assurance studies in collaboration with partners and donors.
• Conducting joint analysis with partners, leading to peer-reviewed publications.
• Reviewing implementing partner family planning data monitoring plans and making recommendations on how to integrate priority indicators and improve reporting against a common set of metrics.
• Providing technical assistance to partners on measurement approaches, indicator definitions, data quality, and use of routine service delivery data.
• Leading cross-partner or cross-country synthesis of findings, including identification of trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for adaptation.

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Organizes and directs research analysis activities and studies and serves as an advisor to research professionals. Provides priority setting and work flow analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, particularly for family planning costing studies and data quality assessment approaches.

• Knowledgeoffamilyplanningindicatorsandexperienceapplyingtheminmonitoringandevaluation.

• Knowledgeofroutineservicedeliverydataandotherfamilyplanningprogramdatainlow-andmiddle-incomecountry settings.

• Strong knowledge of bio statistical methods.

• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong knowledge associated with monitoring staffing levels, recruitment and training procedures.

• Strong knowledge and skills relating to database management and statistical software programming.

• Strong organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment physical for those who work in clinical settings and/or with patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community.
• This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $111,300 - $211,100 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $53.30 - $101.10

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).