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Research Associate (Data Management and Analysis)

Autism Care Nepal Society

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Research Associate (Data Management and Analysis)

Views: 2381|Published on: Nov 28, 2024

Research and Development

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Service Office, Harisiddhi, Lalitpur|

Experience: More than 2 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

Programme: Neurodevelopment and AutisM in South ASia Treatment and Evidence(NAMASTE)
Reports to: Project Director
Tenure: 36 Months(approx)
Time: Full time (5 days a week)
Selection Process: Written exam and Interview

About the Project:

NAMASTE is a research project which aims to design and implement a flexible evidenced pathway towards universal health coverage for children with autism, through a program of research, training, and capacity building across India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. This is a collaborative research project, led by the University of Manchester in the UK and India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. In Nepal, the ACNS collaborates to conduct this project in Godawari Municipality, Lalitpur district. The major objectives of the NAMASTE project are as follows:

Enhance the capacity of staff and non-specialist service providers working incommunity level health posts for early detection of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and autism
Provide an evidence-based intervention for parents and caregivers to address the unique, behavioral, intellectual and communication needs of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and autism
Develop community engagement materials for public awareness in Nepal in collaboration with families and self-advocates to improve access to care and intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders and autism

About the Role:

ACNS is seeking to recruit a Research Associate (Data Management and Analysis) for NAMASTE with expertise in Python or R to support data management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and management of large datasets collected from diverse sources, such as surveys, community-based data, and health records. This role involves collaboration with researchers, the data management team, and project coordinators to ensure efficient and accurate data processing and reporting.

Roles Responsibilities:

Data Management:

Support the development & management of integrated data management platforms i.e. REDCap.
Designing digital tools for both desktop and handheld device interfaces using REDCap.
Data entry and systematic archiving of all non-digital data collection tools.
Ensure data integrity and security, following standard protocols.

Data Cleaning:

Develop and maintain data using Python/R to clean and process large datasets.
Identify and correct data quality issues, including outliers and missing values.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Conduct descriptive and inferential analysis of data.
Prepare reports and summaries of analytical findings, both for academic publications and internal purposes.

Data Visualization:

Create interactive data visualization dashboard using R (ggplot2, Shiny) or Python (matplotlib, seaborn, Plotly) or any other data visualization software.
Utilize tools like QGIS to create maps for visualizing spatial data and geographic trends.
Collaboration Communication:
Coordinating with Field staff to collect data, provide timely feedback to data collectors for data discrepancies.
Support training of field-level data collectors on the use of instruments and handheld devices.
Work closely with researchers and project teams to understand data needs and requirements.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress and data-related challenges.

Documentation:

Day-to-day data backups on servers or external hard disk.
Maintain thorough documentation of data management and analysis processes.
Any other activity as per the need of programme or tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Under Graduate (Bachelor)

Required Experience:More than 2 years

Other Specification

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in data analysis and management, preferably in a public health setting.
Proficiency in Python or R for data processing, analysis, and visualization.
Familiarity with database management and querying (e.g., SQL).
Fluency in English and Nepali oral and written communication.
Commitment of a minimum of 3 years.

Desirable:

Experience with REDCap or other data collection platforms.
Experience and knowledge in mental health research.
Willingness to travel to field sites within.

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

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About the organization

Autism Care Nepal Society

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Harisddhi-29, Lalitpur

The ACNS (https://autismnepal.org/) is an active autism organization in Nepal led by parents of individuals with autism. It is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization registered with the District Administration Office (Registration No. 1067/2065) and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC No: 25314). Since its inception on 2 April 2008, on "World Autism Awareness Day," it has been actively engaged in autism awareness programs, advocating for the rights of individuals with autism and capacity building of individuals with autism, their parents and caregivers in Nepal. The organisation provides assessment and diagnostic services, intervention programs, parent training and counselling, a special education program, vocational training for adults with autism, and capacity building for health, educational, and other paraprofessionals.

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