Data Scientist/ Data Coordinator (at the rank of Senior Technical Officer/ Technical Officer) in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, School of Public Health

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
535038
Application deadline
20 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the Data Manager in overseeing the complete data lifecycle across multiple projects.
  • Monitor data quality, run validation checks, and troubleshoot discrepancies.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation including data dictionaries, procedures, and audit trails.
  • Support database administration and coach data entry and processing teams.
  • Prepare operational dashboards and data summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with IT, platform vendors, project managers, and researchers to convert data requirements into solutions while ensuring data protection compliance.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in data management, statistics, computer science, information systems, public health, or related discipline (Master's degree advantageous).
  • Proven experience in data cleaning, quality assurance, and technical documentation.
  • Practical expertise with SQL databases, Excel or Google Sheets, and data capture systems like REDCap, ODK, SurveyCTO, or Qualtrics.
  • Familiarity with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is advantageous.
  • Desirable proficiency in R, SAS, Stata, or Python for data processing.
  • Knowledge of data protection principles, compliance frameworks, and statistical methods.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities.
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities with commitment to ethical data practices.

Appointment

  • Full-time: One-year temporary basis or two-year fixed-term basis, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible.
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