Research and Data Use Team Lead
Company: Management Sciences for Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
About this role:The Strategic Information (SI) Unit at
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is launching a new Research
and Data Use team that is tasked with building organizational
capacity to ensure robust research methods are prioritized, that
research and studies outcomes are used to improve project
performance and building our presence in the peer-reviewed
literature. This will include ensuring that research activities are
supported to:Support projects to develop research protocols that
include the research questions, hypotheses, study design, sample
size, data collection, management, and analysis plans, data
collection tools, research ethics considerations, consent forms,
dissemination plan, and work plan/timeline. Data use is prioritized
at multiple levels, including but not limited to: with the MOH and
partners, and at regional and district levels. Research partners
are thoroughly vetted and managed by individuals with research
expertise. Develop abstracts and publications that tracked in an
organizational research compendium.The RDU Lead will work under the
direction and supervision of a Strategic Information Technical
Director and in partnership with the Leads for Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), and Data and Digital Health (DDH).
The RDU Lead will develop and implement the RDU strategy as part of
the SI one, being coherent with MSH 7-year Strategic Plan.
Additionally, the RDU Lead will support projects in their research
activities using a client-centered approach, serving MSH projects
so they design and implement state-of-the-art research methods and
activities. Findings from research activities will be shared within
and across projects to further data use.What are the main
responsibilities?RDU Team Leadership - 35%
- Develop and implement RDU strategy
- Collaborate and participate SI thought partnership with MEL and
DDH leads
- Hire and manage staff
- Contribute to organizational initiatives involving research and
data useRDU Project Support - 50%
- Provide expertise in research and ensure quality assurance at
all key stages of MSH research activities, especially supporting
projects in the development and review of protocols
- Supervise local research agencies
- Contribute and mentor on the development of research reports,
technical briefs, peer publications, and abstracts
- Lead capacity building sessions on selected research topics
(e.g., protocol development, writing publications, writing
abstracts
- Develop SOPs and tools to enhance data use for decisionmaking
at region and district levelsOrganizational Initiatives - 15%
- Oversee the development of an MSH research compendium
- Contribute to research ethics policies, reviews, and processes,
closely collaborating with MSH Scientific Committee
- May be asked to contribute to other SI initiatives based on
interest and experience.QUALIFICATIONSWhat do you need to apply?MSH
employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a
better world. We look for professionals who combine experience,
local knowledge, and an understanding of international best
practices.Specific requirements for this role are:Education and
Experience:Required: Master's or Doctoral degree in relevant field
of study (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, demography)Required:
The RDU lead brings 10+ years of advanced and demonstrated
experience in each of the following areas:
- Research methods and analytics, including quantitative and
qualitative methods.
- Use of multiple analytic software packages, such as SPSS,
STATA, or R for quantitative data and Nvivo, , or Dedoose, for
qualitive data.
- Teaching, training, and/or capacity strengthening for research
methods, analytics, and publications.
- Developing instructional guidance documents for research
protocol development and research methods.
- Managing a research team in a matrixed organization, including
coaching and mentoring staff at all levels, in a teleworking
environment.
- Leading business development opportunities related to
research.
- Collaborating and managing research partners.
- Publications in peer review journals and in international
conferences.Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong analytical and organizational skills demonstrated by
ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Excellent writing and communications skills including
organizing, scanning, summarizing and presenting information.
- Familiarity with USAID indicators and metrics in specific
content areas.
- Full proficiency in English.
- Proficiency in French is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of US Government and non-USG funded programs,
regulations, and requirements.
- Direct overseas project work experience.
- Relevant experience in project operations, management, and
business development.Competencies:
- Effective collaboration with professional colleagues from
multiple units and within diverse socio-cultural contexts.
- Flexibility and openness in responding to changing work
priorities and environments. Ability to work under tight
deadlines.
- Competence in assessing priorities and solving problems using
innovative, evidence-based solutions.
- Highly detail-oriented, meticulous, and consistent in the
execution of work.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
simultaneously.
- Proactively identify areas that require support and propose
constructive solutions.
- Enjoys learning and teaching. A team player and a self-starter
who can use their own initiative to identify useful work.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with
professional colleagues from multiple units and within various
socio-cultural contexts.
- Demonstrated experience leading and collaborating with staff in
a matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and solve problems
using innovative, evidence-based solutions.Physical Demands:
- Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers
- Travel requirements: up to 20%.The expected salary range for
this position is: $96,900.00 - $150,000.00 annually (U.S. locations
only).MSH considers multiple job-related factors when determining
an offer, including but not limited to, business and organizational
needs, candidate qualifications, internal equity, location, and
internal budget.Salary is just one of many aspects of our total
rewards package; at MSH, our goal is to provide you with a
comprehensive set of competitive benefits that includes a
substantial vacation, sick and holiday policies, training and
development programs, competitive insurance coverage for health,
vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k
plan, Flexible Spending Account, among others.The selected
candidate will be able to work remotely in a country where they are
authorized to work and MSH is registered.MSH is an equal
opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed,
citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability
unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to
ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees
are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran
and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor
Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and
Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH
has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and
plan.EEO is the Law - EnglishEEO is the Law - SpanishPay
Transparency Nondiscrimination PosterMSH EEO-AA Policy
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