Clinical Research Scientist

CDC Foundation

2d•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Clinical Research Scientist to lead health epidemiologic and surveillance activities to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Nigeria. The Clinical Research Scientist will work closely with the Principal Technical Advisor, Senior Epidemiologist and others to conduct assessments to determine baseline and changes in the availability, access and quality of maternal health services in Nigeria. The Clinical Research Scientist will oversee field activities in Nigeria as well as serve as a subject matter expert on maternal and newborn health monitoring and evaluation design, methods and analysis. The Clinical Research Scientist position is an interdisciplinary role that brings together clinical expertise with advanced epidemiologic methods to guide data collection, analysis and interpretation. This position does not involve clinical duties.

Requirements

Clinical degree (MD, DO, CNM, DNP[1], or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with specialization in OB/GYN or nurse midwifery required.
Master’s degree or PhD from an accredited college or university in public health with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics or closely related discipline required.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical, public health and related professional experience required with direct experience in data analysis.
Advanced proficiency in data management and analysis using SAS or other statistical software
Experience in the design and execution of epidemiologic research, including advanced statistical analysis and in publishing research results.
Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer-reviewed articles.
Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.
Ability to travel internationally 30–40% of the time, at times on short notice, with varied cadence, and an average trip duration of 3–4 weeks.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in maternal and newborn health to inform study design and interpretation.
Advise on clinical relevance of indicators, outcomes and interventions.
Participates and leads components of various aspects of the study design process and other study support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination.
Analyzes study implementation procedures for improvement. Provides advice and assistance in evaluating the methodology of past and proposed studies conducted within the program and assists subject-matter experts in the design of studies sponsored by the program.
Lead data analysis to improve understanding of and prevention opportunities for addressing maternal and neonatal health in low-resource settings.
Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge about measuring and evaluating maternal health capacity and performance at each level of the health system.
Prepares scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals. Conducts presentations to other technical staff, donors, international Ministries of Health and other internal and external stakeholders.
Lead field activities to conduct data collection at health facilities in low-resource settings such as Nigeria.
Provide thought leadership to emerging international approaches to understand contributors to disparate maternal and neonatal health outcomes among populations.
Lead and participate in project-related meetings and calls.
Lead and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.