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Data Scientist, Health Programs

Employer
The Carter Center
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Feb 18, 2022

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Focus Areas
Healthcare, Science / Technology
Job Function
Technology / Data Management
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Masters

Job Details

The Data Scientist provides overall technical leadership and guidance to support the effective use of data across Health Programs activities. He/she leads a team of data analysts and data management staff to meet Health program’s needs. The Data Scientist provides strategic direction and guidance to facilitate the collection, management, analysis, and visualization of data; provides training for Health program staff on key concepts, methods, and technology tools; identifies opportunities for cross-programmatic learning and knowledge sharing within Health and across the institute; establishes and maintains relationships with external partners and consultants to support project design and implementation; and liaises with IT and Health program staff to ensure projects are implemented in accordance with Carter Center policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Develops and guides implementation of data and digital strategies for programs.
  • Serves as lead data expert to facilitate knowledge sharing and the creation of a community of practices across program areas.
  • As needed, works directly with data scientists, engineers, programmers, and IT support to facilitate project implementation.
  • In partnership with IT, provides training and guidance to staff and consultants on data collection, data management, analysis and visualization strategies, tools and techniques. Employs excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to discuss technical matters clearly and effectively with people who do not have a technical background.
  • Provides technical leadership to facilitate design, implementation, and oversight of projects with consideration to sustainability, maintenance, and reproducibility of code, tools and models.
  • Provides leadership, guidance and statistical support to data analysts hired or contracted to implement and manage projects on an as-needed basis.
  • In coordination with program staff, may manage data analyst(s) and provide feedback on performance.
  • Coordinates with IT and Data Governance committees to facilitate development and management of data literacy materials and data governance policies and procedures.
  • Ensures program activities are designed and implemented in compliance with relevant data protection and privacy laws and ethical considerations.
  • Maintains professional growth and development of self and staff by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise.
  • Participates in relevant technical and NGO organizations.
  • Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with external partner organizations and consultants to support development and implementation of project activities.
  • International travel will be required.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge about global health programs, preferably Neglected Tropical Diseases and programmatic activities to control them and
    improve global mental health.
  • Proficiency in coding languages (e.g., R, Python, and TSQL/ postgrSQL).
  • Experience applying spatial statistical methods, image processing methods, and machine learning tools and techniques.
  • Experience with APIs, business intelligence, and data visualization tools (experience WebGIS, RShiny, and/or Microsoft Power BI highly preferred).
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud environment and services.
  • Familiarity with data protection and privacy, data ethics, and data governance issues.
  • Strong, demonstrated skills in writing and presentation of findings and analyses.
  • Experience working with large structured and unstructured datasets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A master's degree in data science, statistics, analytics or related areas, and ten years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
  • Prior experience serving as subject matter expert to provide the strategic direction for the program's approach to analyzing and managing its data.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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Our Mission

The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health:

• The Center believes that people can improve their own lives when provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to resources.

• The Center emphasizes action and measurable results in the lives of the people it seeks to help.

• The Center values the courage to break new ground, fill vacuums, and address the most difficult problems in the most difficult situations.

• The Center recognizes that solving difficult problems requires careful analysis, relentless persistence, and the recognition that failure is an acceptable risk.

• The Center is non‐partisan and it seeks to work collaboratively with other organizations from the highest levels of government to local communities.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(404) 420-5100
Location
One Copenhill
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE
Atlanta
GA
30307
US

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