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IQVIA
Director, Epidemiology
Nairobi, Kenya
Aga Khan University
CLOSEDAssistant Professor, Public Health And Environmental Health - Department Of Population Health
Nairobi, Kenya
Aga Khan University
CLOSEDAssistant Professor, Epidemiology - Department Of Population Health
Nairobi, Kenya
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
CLOSEDFood Systems Researcher - Temporary Position
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing: May 20, 2024
1 day remainingPublished: May 14, 2024 (5 days ago)
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Qualifications
• Master's Degree Graduate education in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with concentration in epidemiology, or relevant scientific field and 10 years relevant experience (required) or
• Ph.D. with 7 years relevant experience (preferred)
• Direct line management experience for one or more years (preferred)
• Sound methodological training in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, infectious disease epidemiology, public health with concentration in epidemiology, or related area relevant to global public health research.
• An understanding of the Global Public Health stakeholder landscape, challenges and needs
• Ability to design, plan and conduct observational studies appropriate for a variety of global health contexts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, medical writing experience desired.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform analyses and statistical programming in SAS, R, or other programming languages
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients in a global and interdisciplinary environment.
• Must be highly organized and self-motivated with a proven ability to determine and meet objectives.
• Able to work collaboratively with diverse team members
• Ability and interest in managing and supporting the development of one or more senior team members.
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Qualifications
• Master's Degree Graduate education in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health with concentration in epidemiology, or relevant scientific field and 10 years relevant experience (required) or
• Ph.D. with 7 years relevant experience (preferred)
• Direct line management experience for one or more years (preferred)
• Sound methodological training in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, infectious disease epidemiology, public health with concentration in epidemiology, or related area relevant to global public health research.
• An understanding of the Global Public Health stakeholder landscape, challenges and needs
• Ability to design, plan and conduct observational studies appropriate for a variety of global health contexts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, medical writing experience desired.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform analyses and statistical programming in SAS, R, or other programming languages
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients in a global and interdisciplinary environment.
• Must be highly organized and self-motivated with a proven ability to determine and meet objectives.
• Able to work collaboratively with diverse team members
• Ability and interest in managing and supporting the development of one or more senior team members.
• Serves as project director or partnership lead on client facing or internal projects. Manage programs and projects in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations.
• Leads specific research initiatives as needed.
• Authors protocols, reports, and other study documents with independent, critical thinking to ensure quality and completeness of output.
• Reviews and provides relevant epidemiological input to statistical analysis plans and analysis output.
• Independently generates scientific content and direction for business development proposals, early client engagement, workshops, and offering development.
• Interacts with clients including attendance at bid defenses and other remote or on-site presentations and discussions.
• Provides senior epidemiology oversight and review work of peers and junior staff in areas including study design, statistical methods, and infectious disease subject matter expertise
• Identifies client-related, budget-related and internal issues that may require attention or escalation.
• Review budgets for proposals and monitor budgets for contracted work to assure project completion within scope and budget; uses best efforts to complete work with available budget.
• Contributes to process improvement to achieve "best practices" and to support effective delivery.
• Helps to define and provide appropriate levels of professional development and training for staff.
• Identifies and follows up on opportunities for business development through excellent project delivery, engaging key Public Health stakeholders and representing IQVIA externally through conference presentation.
• May oversee or conduct statistical analysis as needed.
• Leads client engagements throughout the study process; advising clients and external partners on study design, leading study execution and follow up with client post-delivery to ensure satisfaction and delivering high-value, high-impact studies.
• Mentor, coach, and share subject matter expertise with others to help develop individuals and capabilities delivering world-class global public health solutions.
• May manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems, and helping the department achieve its quality and finance goals.
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