Data Analyst

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets and present of findings to support strategic decision-making
• Provide technical support for the development of dashboards, reports, and performance indicators based on existing data sources
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Work with relevant MOH Departments to prioritize information needs
• Design, construct, modify, integrate, implement and test data models and database management systems
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Collect and document user requirements
• Design and develop database architecture for information systems projects
• Conduct research and provide needed advice to the MOH regarding the selection, application and implementation of database management tools
• Operate database management systems to analyze data and perform data analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, Information Management, Information Technology, Statistics or any related field
• Proven working experience as a Health Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst
• Demonstrated technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• Proven strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL, etc.), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks)
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Strong quantitative analysis skills with proficiency in statistical software – preferably STATA, but alternately another like R, SPSS, or SAS.
• Experience with technical or academic writing, producing reports or other materials that summarize key findings.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to ensure internal and external collaborators achieve a time-bound goal or project.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly and multi-task
• Willingness to deliver products under time pressure and short deadlines.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, self-manager.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including integrity, good judgment, team working and diplomacy.

The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.

In a bid to achieve this mission, the Rwanda Ministry of Health has made universal accessibility (geographical and financial) of equitable and affordable quality health services (preventative, curative, rehabilitative and promotional services) for all Rwandans a priority. This is intended to be achieved through:  

• Full implementation of the main health programs (e.g. demand, access and quality) 
• Strengthening the health systems building blocks (e.g. policies, resources and management) 
• Strengthening all levels of service delivery (e.g. organize the services effectively at all levels, referrals) 
• Ensuring effective governance of the sector (e.g. decentralization, partnership, private sector coordination, aid effectiveness, and financial management)