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FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking for a fulltime employee for the position of  Database Programmer 

LINKAGES is a USAID-funded project managed by FHI 360 aimed at accelerating the Thai HIV/AIDS response to recruit, reach, test, treat and retain populations in HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The project focuses primarily on MSM and transwomen (TG) women but is slated to expand to serve female sex workers (FSW) and people who inject drugs (PWID). LINKAGES Thailand support directly Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and a technical agency (Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre – TRCARC) to implement key strategies and activities to ensure effective linkages and retention of key populations in the continuum of prevention to care and treatment (or HIV Cascade). These interventions are currently implemented in Bangkok, Chonburi (Pattaya), Chiang Mai and Hat Yai provinces but the project may expand to other provinces to cover other key populations. All supported CBOs are involved in the direct or indirect provision of services at the different stages of the HIV Cascade and received program and technical assistance from TRCARC and LINKAGES Thailand to ensure technically sounds activities to improve the HIV Cascade and supporting the development of effective community-lead health services. TRCARC and LINKAGES Thailand are also implementing research aimed to assess the effectiveness of new approaches for improving the HIV Cascade and supporting community engagement. These studies are mainly implemented by LINKAGES partners (CBOs and the technical agency) but also directly by LINKAGES Thailand (FHI 360) and in collaboration with key stakeholders such as the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).

LINKAGES Thailand is seeking for a Database Programmer to provide tactical support to their research and program teams in terms of data storage and management, especially on developing and maintaining databases to respond to the project needs in terms of research and program monitoring. With the guidance of the research and program teams, he or she will perform standard analysis for the program. This position is based in Bangkok and travels to targeted provinces are expected

Accountabilities

• Work closely with LINKAGES research and program to identify needs in terms of database development and statistical analyses to address project research questions or program monitoring needs

• Develop databases (such as ACCESS), preferably web-based database, for storing and organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends and ensure the management of the database security and maintenance

• Assist with importing, cleaning, transforming, and validating data

• Perform data entry and validation to ensure accuracy, completeness and legibility of data

• Collaborate with LINKAGES partners on the design, documentation, testing and implementation of research data studies

• Develop 1) data dictionary describing contents, format, and structure of each database and the relationship between its elements, to monitor access to and manipulation of the database; and 2) codebook, which will be used by LINKAGES research and program team and partners, describing all the fields and codes used in each database developed

• Maintain updated log tracking any changes performed in data in the database(s)

• Ensures the integrity of project/program data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing and analysis

• Monitor and maintain the quality nature of database systems

• Assist LINKAGES research and program teams and partners to prepare customized datasets (exported from database) by defining logical aspects of datasets, and share customized datasets with research team and partners

• Coordinate and work closely with colleagues to try and identify data quality related problems and solve them

• Collaborate with LINKAGES research and program teams to perform standard statistical analyses needed for research or project monitoring and to prepare presentations to share with partners

• Participate in ongoing decisions concerning data collections, study design, methodology, and data analysis for both research and program

• Assist LINKAGES research and program teams in the preparation of reports (e.g., quarterly reports) and workplan development, and prepare report summarizing research project results as needed

Supervision Given/Received:

•  No supervisory responsibility
•  Serve as resource to others teams in resolving problem
•  Work under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Typically reports to a Technical Advisor or Senior Technical Advisor

• At least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management, or equivalent
• 2-5 years of technical experience with database systems including database design administration and SQL and flexibility to learn new tools and languages as needed.
• Experience in health-related research (quantitative) will be a plus
•  Prior work experience with community-based organization (CBO), non-governmental organization (NGO), or government agency
• Basic/Intermediate English verbal and writing skills
• Able to travel (up to 30% of the total time) to other targeted provinces
• Effective organizational skills and excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Demonstrate sound work ethics and cultural sensitivity; and being honest, trustworthy, respectful and flexible
• Computer skills – Database management software (such as Microsoft SQL server or MySQL or Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft office (Word; Excel; Power Point). Skills in using statistical software (STATA, SPSS, R, etc.) will be a plus
• Problem Solving – Analyzes problems, seeks input from others and considers a variety of solutions. Chooses most efficient and effective solutions with attention to the impact that solutions have on other projects and activities
• Decision Making – Recognizes when a decision needs to be make and isolates facts and factors necessary to make that decision. Seeks out the advice of others and uses analysis, experience and sound judgement to determine best solutions. 

•  NOTE:  Applicant must be eligible to work in Thailand. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package : : Health and dental insurance , 20 days of annual leave ,Flexible working hours etc.

Interested candidates, please apply online through FHI 360’s Career Center ;https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/18678/database-programmer-%2c-linkages-project---thailand/job

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.