The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week) Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
The Data Management and Statistician position is in the Data Science and Informatics (DSI) Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Uganda country office and serves as the lead for the Data Management and Statistics (DMS) Team. The job holder is a senior statistician and key public health technical advisor and provides a broad range of statistical, data management, and analytic expertise and support to physicians, epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, public health specialists, and health service researchers working on USG funded projects and activities.
EXPERIENCE: Four years of progressively responsible experience in statistics, data management, programming, monitoring and evaluation, or research in health is required. At least 3 of these years focused on advanced analysis using SPSS, SAS, STATA, R, or other statistical software, is required. 1 year of experience supervising staff is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated with computer applications is required. Higher mathematical ability with a solid background in statistics and the calculus of probability is also necessary, especially for high priority and major projects that require approaches that are technically demanding or rely on advanced technical expertise to efficiently meet complex project demands on time. Knowledge of parametric and non-parametric techniques, along with categorical data analysis is required to provide statistical support. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention areas is required. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required.In-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques integrated with computer applications is required. Higher mathematical ability with a solid background in statistics and the calculus of probability is also necessary, especially for high priority and major projects that require approaches that are technically demanding or rely on advanced technical expertise to efficiently meet complex project demands on time. Knowledge of parametric and non-parametric techniques, along with categorical data analysis is required to provide statistical support. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention areas is required. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required.
Masters Degree in Public Health, Biostatistics/Statistics, Epidemiology, Data Management, or Informatics is required.
LANGUAGE: Fluent English; written/spoken, including the ability to translate. This may be tested
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with national and international health partners are required. Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities and overall administrative requirements, budgeting, and fiscal management in support of cooperative agreements and contracts is required. The ability to lead results-driven project teams and workgroups is required. Advanced user level of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases is required. Numerical skills for data analysis are required. Must have statistical and research skills in HIV/AIDS, TB, or STIs as demonstrated by published, peer-reviewed articles in professional journals, national, or international presentations. This may be tested
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Uganda may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office. HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER: * IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position. All Applicants: Eligible Family Member Applicants: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
How to Apply
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• University Degree Certificates
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
