| Duties and Responsibilities |
The Urban Malaria Project is dedicated to comprehending the burden and determinants of malaria transmission in urban areas within countries where malaria is endemic. Our ultimate objective is to leverage this understanding to contribute valuable insights to national malaria strategic planning. Our diverse range of projects employs qualitative methodologies to delve into community contexts, fostering dialogues that lead to consensus on crucial intervention planning matters. Our Chicago team based at Loyola University is currently in search of a
Technical Project Manager to provide essential support to our teams based in Chicago and Nigeria. This position, located in Chicago, requires a candidate with a strong technical background who will be responsible for developing tools and processes to streamline fieldwork oversight, facilitate the production of research manuscripts, and address administrative needs for the Chicago team.
Technical Project Manager Responsibilities
- Develop and update code and scripts for R Shiny apps to assess and address field project issues.
- Identify and address data quality issues while monitoring the progress of field interviewers.
- Evaluate daily progress towards achieving fieldwork targets.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on the progress of field studies.
- Write code and scripts to support the development of research manuscripts.
- Present findings at Chicago research lab meetings and wider team meetings.
- Conduct literature reviews to stay abreast of relevant developments, support project planning and manuscript development.
- Provide administrative support to the Chicago research lab Principal Investigator (PI).
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| Computer Skills |
Basic troubleshooting skills, use of web browsers and internet, file maintenance and organization, email etiquette, digital safety and security.Demonstrated programming experience in R or Python.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook. |
| Diversity and Inclusion Statement |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors
diversity, equity, and inclusion
. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive
benefits
centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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Loyola University Chicago
Nov 13, 2024