Reporting to the Associate Director of Global TB and the Chief of Eswatini Public Health and Surveillance Laboratory, the incumbent will lead project activities, engage with project partners on the collection of public health data, and effectively manage the data from a diverse set of sources. for a five year Wastewater Based Epidemiology study. This position will be located at Eswatini Public Health Surveillance Laboratory (Siteki) and/or Baylor Clinic Mbabane.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with partners to establish the catchment details for each wastewater collection point
• Establish strong relationships with congregate facilities that will be engaged in wastewater sampling
• Oversee individual participant recruitment
• Work closely with wet bench scientists, epidemiologists, and public health officials to align data analysis with project objectives.
• Coordinate with HIV and TB M&E leads and laboratory focal people to integrate deidentified public health data with sequencing results
• Design and implement data visualization tools and dashboards to facilitate the interpretation of complex datasets by stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, publications, and presentations to disseminate findings to the research community and public health stakeholders.
• In consultation with the associate director and the chief at the public health laboratory, collaborate and attend high-level meetings with all line ministries, departments and programs
• Adopt new techniques and protocols as needed for the success of the project
• In collaboration with project administration team manage procurement for the project to ensure seamless implementationOversee staff HR with respect to maintaining a calendar, scheduling leave, and contract renewal
• Engage in project meetings to report on progress

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive Project and Data Management experience
• Experience with health care, health services, or health research in Eswatini
• Master’s degree in a health research related field preferred

 Skills/Abilities/Aptitudes Requirements:

• Fluency in English
• Abiltity to coordinate research and public health projects with multiple stakeholders and different line ministries
• Strong understanding of and good relationships within the Eswatini health system
• M&E, data management, and descriptive statistical analysis skills
• Basic knowledge of the R statistical language is a plus
• Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology, particularly related to HIV and TB, is preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines with flexibility to adapt to rapid program growth and a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and adherence to Baylor Foundation Eswatini and MOH policies

Special Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed
• Willingness and capability to travel internationally as needed