Data Analyst / Biostatiscian at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst / Biostatiscian

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Reporting Line: Survey Consultant

Purpose of the Job

• The Data Analyst/Biostatistician will be responsible for analyzing data obtained from the Drug Resistant TB survey (DRS) and presenting findings.
• He/She will utilize relevant technical expertise to ensure data analytics is accurate and high-quality.
• Utilize appropriate statistical tools to analyze and interpret data to produce results useful in addressing the objects of the DRS.

Key Performance Objectives

• Oversee the planning and execution of survey data analysis, result presentation and
• Work with the survey coordinator and team and other public health experts to develop methodology and instrumentation for analyzing survey data and presenting findings.
• Collect, clean, analyze and interpret survey statistics and data to produce results useful in addressing survey objectives.
• Utilize standard statistical software in analyzing, interpreting, and presenting survey data.
• Work with the survey coordinator to prepare and present survey data analysis reports to stakeholders bi-monthly.
• Perform routine exploratory data analysis (EDA) and scrutinize data to recognize and identify patterns.
• Work with the survey coordinator and data manager to identify and propose preventive or corrective solutions to addressing data challenges and gaps.
• Ensure accuracy in data analysis and recognizing anomalies or errors in survey data.
• Generate periodic data analysis and interpretation of results throughout the survey period.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications 

• At least a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of statistical tools such as Stata, Efi-Info, SPSS etc
• Knowledge of statistical tests and tools for EDA is crucial.
• Experience working in the fields of TB/HIV, Community TB, and MDR TB in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of database systems like Kobo Collect, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, and handle pressure.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2024.