Research Data Analyst

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Data Analyst to contribute to a vital vaccination project in Zambia. This role involves qualitative data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of vaccination strategies at school entry. The analyst will synthesize findings from interviews and prepare reports that inform future vaccination policies. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on public health initiatives while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about data and public health, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in qualitative research.
• Ability to analyze and present data using qualitative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support qualitative data analysis for vaccination program evaluation.
• Synthesize findings from qualitative interviews and prepare reports.

Skills

Qualitative Data Analysis

Data Synthesis

Report Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Master’s Degree in public health or related field

Tools

Atlas.TI

Nvivo

Dedoose

Job description

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The International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Data Analyst to support the School Entry Vaccination project aimed at understanding the feasibility and effectiveness of vaccination at school entry. This project is part of the Zambia Evaluation & Research of 0-Dose project aims to explore potential supplemental strategies or combination of strategies to more effectively reach measles under-vaccinated or zero-dose children, and close immunity gaps. The research data analyst will specifically support with a qualitative data analysis to evaluate experiences, feasibility, acceptability and sustainability of a school vaccination pilot program among key stakeholders in Zambia. The findings from this analysis will inform program and policy for future scale up of the pilot program in Zambia and similar settings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The work will require skills and experience in qualitative data analysis. Specific activities include but are not limited to,
• Synthesis of findings from qualitative interviews.
• Preparation of reports, manuscript and dissemination materials.
• Provide additional support as needed.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience using qualitative software (Atlas.TI, Nvivo, Dedoose, etc)

The International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Data Analyst to support the School Entry Vaccination project aimed at understanding the feasibility and effectiveness of vaccination at school entry. This project is part of the Zambia Evaluation & Research of 0-Dose project aims to explore potential supplemental strategies or combination of strategies to more effectively reach measles under-vaccinated or zero-dose children, and close immunity gaps. The research data analyst will specifically support with a qualitative data analysis to evaluate experiences, feasibility, acceptability and sustainability of a school vaccination pilot program among key stakeholders in Zambia. The findings from this analysis will inform program and policy for future scale up of the pilot program in Zambia and similar settings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The work will require skills and experience in qualitative data analysis. Specific activities include but are not limited to,
• Support qualitative data analysis.
• Synthesis of findings from qualitative interviews.
• Preparation of reports, manuscript and dissemination materials.
• Provide additional support as needed.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience using qualitative software (Atlas.TI, Nvivo, Dedoose, etc)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related discipline (public health, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics).
• Research Experience with qualitative data.
• Ability to collate and analyze data, interpret and present results to a high standard using a range of qualitive research techniques.
• Interest in vaccine preventable disease and vaccination policy.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative groups.

Classified Title: Research Data Analyst
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Research Data Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $23.07 - $40.43 JHRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm (hours may vary)
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week
Department name: 60000552-IH - Int'l Vaccine Access Center (IVAC)
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ .

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.