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Requisition ID:  118650

Systems Designer

We are seeking a Systems Designer who will oversee the design, implementation, and management of research data for an assigned study.


The Systems Designer is responsible for leading systems design research and co-design facilitation to support health policy systems change initiatives, focusing on policy analysis, multi-stakeholder engagement, and co-creation for advancing Neighborhood Nursing. This role will also work on the development of scalability frameworks for nurse-led programs to achieve health systems transformations. 


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and manage computerized systems for analysis of complex research data.
  • Responsible for database creation and management including data checking and cleaning, creation and maintenance of data dictionaries for datasets, merging data, creating and recoding variables to prepare data for analyses.
  • Assure quality control of the research data and proper design and implementation of databases.
  • Write computer codes in a procedural-oriented computer language to collect data and accomplish the statistical analysis; select the appropriate computing environment (PC, minicomputer, or mainframe).
  • Analyze a variety of large and complex data sets using a variety of standard statistical techniques including regression, longitudinal data analysis and nonparametric analyses.
  • Present and summarize analyses in various formats including raw output, tables, and graphics, oral and written reports.
  • Collaborate with manager and faculty investigators to plan and implement analyses.
  • Utilize standard and non-standard biostatistical and database methods for the production of statistical analyses.
  • Maintain appropriate systems for database associated management.
  • Keep abreast of technical and academic resources related to the methodology of statistical analyses.
  • Make suggestions or provide solutions to problems related to data management and statistical analysis.
  • Participate in writing statistical plans for grants.
  • Contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations related to study results.
  • Create and maintain databases for archiving analytic results and other research information.


Supplemental position details

  • The role requires interviewing leaders and facilitating structured co-design activities, policy simulations, and tabletop convenings that bring together stakeholders to identify and codify nurse-led programs that have reached health systems transformations as well as policy gaps, opportunities, and collaborative solutions that can help advance Neighborhood Nursing.
  • The role involves creating system archetypes and generic models that abstract program and policy-specific information into reusable frameworks for future health systems interventions.
  • The position is responsible for developing and applying design frameworks to map, visualize, and analyze nurse-led programs and health policy systems
  • The position contributes to an integrated, multi-media communication system including podcasts, videos, website content, curriculum development, conceptual models, toolkits, academic articles, and case studies.
  • The role operates with significant independence in conducting research, facilitating workshops, and developing frameworks, with work reviewed through scholarly productivity measures and participation in interdisciplinary leadership teams.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. 
  • Five years related experience
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Design or related field.
  • Experience with health systems research or health policy analysis.
  • Background in participatory design methods and co-design approaches.


Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
  • Data Validation and Quality Assurance - Advanced
  • Data Visualization - Advanced
  • Oral and written communications - Advanced
  • Programming Languages - Advanced
  • Research Oversight - Advanced
  • Statistical Methods - Advanced
  • Statistical Programming - Advanced


The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Data Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Systems Designer   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually ($76,700 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Nursing  
Department name: 60009277-Research Administration 
Personnel area: School of Nursing 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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