Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Data Analyst to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria.
Job purpose
The Data Analyst will support data analysis, sample size calculations, study design and the epidemiological interpretation of program and project results. The post-holder will also further develop and support the project’s secondary analyses and documentation of learning through analyses of data sets addressing key disease control questions.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
- Master’s degree in statistics or public health with focus on epidemiology/bio-statistics or demography
- Extensive experience working in data management and epidemiology in Nigeria within government, an international organization or research institution
- Extensive experience in research design and implementation
- Knowledge and experience of Monitoring and Evaluation tools and methods in the international development or global health sector
- Significant experience in the development of data bases, data entry systems (PDA or phone-based) and statistical analysis software (EpiData, Excel, Access, Stata)
Desirable
- Significant knowledge in malaria
- Knowledge and experience of disease surveillance mechanisms
- Working knowledge of DHIS2 Work-based skills:
Essential
- Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload semi-independently
- Good interpersonal skills and effective working style
- Sensitivity to confidentiality issues and diplomacy
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Management and mentoring skills with respect to junior staff
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently with little support
Application Deadline – 6th February, 2025
