Do you want to work in a project which brings together innovative and multi-disciplinary Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) researchers, policy makers, practitioners and implementation research specialists from various countries? Do you see yourself working to contribute towards reducing the morbidity, mortality and poverty associated with NTDs?
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Data manager who has a high level of technical skill in managing data and assisting with quantitative analysis then we would like to hear from you.
We have an excellent opportunity for you to work in a DFID funded project COUNTDOWN to support the team with quantitative research and analysis and support data management. You will be responsible to review and report data from partners, facilitate timely submission of data and ensure COUNTDOWN data are available to the third party.
As a Data Manager you will act as a document controller for SOP’s and protocol dissemination, monitor data quality, compile and disseminate progress reports for the COUNTDOWN programme management along with communicating with partners for errors and agreed deadlines.
Skills and experience we are seeking (but not limited to):
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
- Experience of writing protocols and standard operating procedures
- Experience of implementing survey protocols and using survey data
- Knowledge of international partnerships and development
- Demonstrable working knowledge of literature databases and management
The successful candidate will participate, contribute and support the activities in the COUNTDOWN programme and work together with a variety of partners at national and international level while maintaining meaningful working relationships. It is preferred if you have demonstrable knowledge of Global Health and challenges of working in resource poor settings but working in lower- and middle-income countries is desirable.
Why join LSTM?
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
As a member of the LSTM institution you will benefit from:
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas concessionary days
- Generous occupational pension schemes
- Government backed “Cycle to work” scheme
- Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
- Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies
Closing Date: 10th February 2020
Take a look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year 2018-2019 by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/lstm-annual-report-2018-2019
This job is unlikely to attract a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly a work permit). Applications from candidates who require Tier 2 immigration status to work in the UK may not be considered if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates. To apply for a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship, employers need to demonstrate that they are unable to recruit a resident worker before recruiting an individual overseas. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
We believe that this post will not be suitable for individuals on Tier 5 visas as these posts are not considered to be supernumerary to the organisation. For further details, please visit the UKVI website: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
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