Data Advisor ITOPSS Full-time Job

CAMRIS is a research and international development government contractor that realizes adaptive solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 100 countries, we combine our proven systems with todays most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. We are seeking a Data Advisor for the upcoming International Technical Operational and Support Services (ITOPSS) contract mechanism, for the Centers for Global Health (CGH) mission of the CDC.

Note: This position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to CDC South Africa branches to implement data integration and visualization best practices for high priority projects in accordance with South African Government (SAG) national guidelines and PEPFAR goals and principles.
• Assist CDC South Africa staff with understanding data needs, strengths and weaknesses and provide ongoing guidance and support for data utilization.
• Assist CDC South Africa branch staff with analysis and presentations for key office deliverables (e.g., Country Operational Plan (COP), Quarterly Program Reviews, PEPAR Interagency Oversight/Management Committee Meetings).
• Oversee data reporting and analysis for national, district and site level activities supported through PEPFAR and CDC South Africa.
• Manage users, develop, and maintain dashboards and implement data quality assurance measures within current information platforms used by CDC South Africa.
• Serve as the District Profile point of contact for PEPFAR South Africa, the South African Government, (Interagency Collaborative for Program Improvement) ICPI and the third-party contractor.
• Provide PEPFAR and stakeholder users with active mentorship on the portal to foster proficiency and independence using the system.
• Work with the CDC South Africa for access to relevant and up-to-date HIV datasets (e.g., District Health Information System [DHIS], Expenditure Analysis, Payment Management System (PMS), Site Improvement Through Monitoring System (SIMS), Human Resources Inventory Database (HRID), District Implementation Plan (DIP).
• Attend and promote the use of the existing datasets and tools in relevant meetings with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., National Department of Health (NDOH) work stream meetings, CDC branch meetings). Work with stakeholders at these meetings to ensure that the data sets are meeting their needs.
• Align South Africa National Department of Health (NDOH) and PEPFAR data and standardize data source documents to ensure consistency and accuracy across branches and agencies.
• Attend District Implementation Plan (DIP) meetings and work with NDOH counterparts to integrate best practices in data use into the process.
• Provide trainings to CDC South Africa staff to improve Excel, Power BI and other data visualization skills throughout the office. Focus on building capacity within the Strategic Information Monitoring and Evaluation Team.
• Contribute to branch meetings, technical working groups and work stream meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in informatics, computer science, or other related field; Advanced training in epidemiology and public health evaluation.
• International experience working with Ministries/Departments of Health, with a strong preference for prior work experience working with South Africas National Department of Health.
• Experience in analyzing data from PEPFAR information systems including DATIM, Expenditure Analysis, and SIMS.
• Experience in conceiving and updating online portals for data visualization and dissemination.
• Ability to successfully pass a Level 5 National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the United States for three of the past five years if a non-US citizen.
• The exception to this is an incumbent non-U.S. citizen contractor employee with current, valid security clearance for physical and logical access to CDC and embassy facilities and network.

CAMRIS is an adaptive solutions provider to federal government agencies in the fields of military health and research, public health, and international development. CAMRIS accelerates research and development, and delivers program management prowess, technical talent management, and compliance infrastructure in domestic and international environments. With over 60 years of experience in over 100 countries, and unrivaled expertise in partnering with allied businesses of all sizes, CAMRIS represents an optimal choice for collaboration.