SMC End of Round Data Analyst at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: SMC End of Round Data Analyst

Ref No: R1414
Location: Katsina
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• The Data Analyst, who will support the Lead consultant will be required to collate and analyze data submitted by data collectors from all the sampled LGAs and Households.
• S/He will work with the Lead Consultant and DEC supervisors in ensuring the data harnessed in databases, meet quality standard, analyzed, reported and used for programme improvement.

Specific Responsibilities

• S/He shall support sample size identification according to the protocol which will cover LGAs, wards and households to be included in the evaluation.
• S/He will participate in state level entry and planning meetings where necessary
• The Consultant will be responsible for coordinating the data collectors during the administration of the questionnaires at household level according to the data collection protocol to ensure that generated data meet minimum required standards and that they are captured in appropriate databases.
• S/He will participate in field work where necessary.
• S/He will prepare a detailed analysis of data collected and present it using tables, graphs and charts and prepare a detailed EoR technical report for the operational process, as well as the findings following data analysis.
• Prepare an activity report for the entire EoR activity.
• Carry out other duties assigned by Senior Technical Manager.

Qualifications

• M.B.B.S, BSc. or HND in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics or Economics or related analytical courses is required. A master degree in a relevant field such as Community Medicine, Public Health, Health Economics or Biostatistics is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience in conducting public health research, particularly data analysis and preparation of abstracts and proposals.
• High analytical and decision making skills is desirable.
• Previous experience designing MIS for a health facility or community-based intervention is desirable.
• Experience with the use of Kobo collect/Survey CTO, Tableau/Power BI, SPSS/STATA and programmable software like MySQL is a required
• Experience with GIS Mapping.
• Excellent report writing, facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience in the use of modern technology in research – use of phone for data collection.
• Experience with implementation of SMC is an added advantage.
• Ability to speak local language (Hausa etc) is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with and respect for the tradition and culture of the locality.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Must NOT be currently engaged as an SMC personnel in whatever capacity (National, State, LGA, HFW, CHW, TA or LM).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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