JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF DATA STRATEGIST AND CENTER
MANAGER (UNDER THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH RESEARCH (NIHR)
GLOBAL HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT ON GLOBAL SURGERY: ESTABLISHING A
SUSTAINABLE NETWORK OF SURGICAL RESEARCH PROJECT.
1. INTRODUCTION
The University of Rwanda (UR) has partnered with the University of Birmingham to
implement “National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Unit on
Global Surgery: Establishing a Sustainable Network of Surgical Research” project. This
has resulted into the establishment of Global Surgery Research Hub under the college
of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Pharmacy in the department
of Surgery. The Hub’s role is to oversee surgical research, facilitate collaborative
research, and provide research evidence. Since 2019, in collaboration with other hubs
worldwide, the Global Surgery Research Hub in Rwanda has undertaken and published
several surgical research including cohort and clinical trials. In addition to conducting
various surgical research, UR´s Global surgical research Hub intends to improve
surgical outcomes through education and capacity building with a focus on both
individual as well as the institutional capacity. To successfully meet the project
deliverables, the UR-single Project Implementation Unit (UR-SPIU) wishes to invite
interested and motivated candidates to apply for the position of data center strategist
manager.
A successful candidate will develop and execute data-driven strategies to optimize research advancement.
2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Data center set-up and management
• Lead the design, setup, and maintenance of a robust data center infrastructure
tailored to the unique needs of the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global
Surgery Hub.
• Ensure the data center’s security, reliability, and scalability to meet the
demands of various health care studies, including clinical trials and cohort
studies.
b. Electronic data collection tools deployment
• Implement electronic data collection tools such as Kobo toolbox, Redcap, etc. to
streamline and facilitate the collection of health care data for ongoing and future
research studies.
• Collaborate with research teams to customize data collection tools according to
study requirements.
c. Training facility development
• Establish the data center as a training facility for students, researchers, and
healthcare professionals in data management and analysis.
• Deploy training facilities using tools such as R programming and Python
programming to enhance the data-related skills of individuals within the Hub
and the broader community.
d. Data bank dissemination and communication
• Act as the custodian of the data bank, ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and
documentation of various health care datasets.
• Collaborate with researchers to curate and organize datasets, making them
readily available for further studies and analysis.
• Oversee the communication and dissemination of the Hub’s activities, including
conferences, trainings, workshops, and research results.
• Collaborate with the research team to effectively share research findings and
updates on the Hub’s websites social media handles and other platforms.
• Develop and implement data governance frameworks ensuring compliance with
regulatory standards.
• Recommend and implement data infrastructure enhancements for research
efficiency.
• Assess training needs and develop a comprehensive training strategy aligned
with the need across the hub staff, spokes, and University.
• Execute miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned given by the Principal
Investigator and delegated members of the project team
3. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in data science, statistics or Computer Science with at least 5 years
experience in data engineering or PhD degree in the above field with at least 3 years
experiences in data engineer: (Compulsory).
• Proven experience in setting up and managing data centers, preferably in health
research or healthcare environment: (Compulsory).
• Proficiency in deploying and customizing electronic data collection tools (e.g., Kobo
toolbox, Redcap, etc.): (Compulsory).
• Conversant experience in data a management software such as STATA, R, Python
and SQL
• Strong knowledge of database systems, statistical methods, and machine learning
and programming.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal abilities.
4. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the
following link: https://forms.gle/eaJPFmD7vE1GG8DJ8 The applicant must submit the
following documents all in one PDF document:
1. An application letter addressed to UR/SPIU Coordinator.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of academic degree(s), and Certificates of any relevant professional
training
4. Proof of previous working experience in data related work
5. Copy of National Identity and/or passport or equivalent identity card
6. Copy of proof of relevant experience.
NB: Failure to submit any of the above document will lead to not being shortlisted.
The deadline for submission of the application is set
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