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The project coordinator will work closely with the PI and research manager in coordinating all malaria and vector-borne disease research for the team.  This includes the following activities:

• Assist in development of survey tools, data management, and analysis for field data collection of social network data and census data – relevant for Peru, Ecuador and Brazil field sites – and assist in managing logistics of field activities, including survey data collection, vector surveillance, and access to international migrant camps, etc. (25%)
• Draft and oversee submission of IRB for field data collection in Panama and participate in field data collection activities, if travel allows (25%)
• Review data transfers from partners and ensure data are homogenized – relevant for all sites (Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Panama) (20%)
• Coordinate and schedule monthly team meetings as well as sub-project meetings (10%)
• Draft annual grant renewals and assist in submission of new proposals (10%)
• Develop and maintain malaria project website, which will include malaria forecasts, climate-health visualizations, project goals, and project team (10%)

We will expect the project manager to visit field sites and in many cases participate in field data collection with our collaborators. 

Education and Experience

Minimum work requires communication and analytical skills normally acquired through a 4 year college education.  Advanced working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is required. 

Work requires a general knowledge of research methods, procedures and activities normally acquired through at least 1 year of social science, public health, data analytics or environmental sciences research experience.

Preferred:  Two years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology, land use science, climate sciences or a related position. A related master's degree (in public/global health, statistics, environmental sciences, or a related quantitative sciences discipline) may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g. a two year master's degree in lieu two years of experience. Previous field experience in Panama and the Amazon region strongly preferred.

The successful applicant must have experience designing, programming, and/or fielding surveys, with additional experience with migrant populations strongly preferred.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The following skills are required for this position:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple consecutive projects
• Excellent writing skills
• Good time management and ability to shift tasks during the time
• Strong teamwork and team communication skills
• Experience working with international collaborative teams
• Strong language skills (e.g. Spanish or Portuguese)

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, data collection and research principles normally acquired through two years post secondary education.

Experience

No additional experience required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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