Organization Name: The Institute for Health Measurement (Southern Africa)
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Eligible Citizenship: Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Role Code: Z03-Int

Role Overview

Data Analysts will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help organizations make informed decisions, identify trends, and solve complex problems. They play a critical role in IHM by extracting valuable insights from data and presenting findings to support business objectives and strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Gather data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and external datasets.
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy through data validation and cleaning.
  • Utilize statistical and data analysis techniques to explore datasets and uncover patterns and trends.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to answer specific business questions.
  • Create data visualizations, charts, and dashboards to communicate findings effectively.
  • Use data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.
  • Generate reports summarizing key insights and trends for stakeholders.
  • Develop automated reporting processes where applicable.
  • Perform hypothesis testing and A/B testing to validate hypotheses.
  • Interpret data and present actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs.
  • Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
  • Safeguard sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of datasets, methodologies, and analysis processes.
  • Create data dictionaries and metadata.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging tools, and best practices in data analysis.
  • Explore new data sources and technologies for analysis.

Skills and Experience

Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
 
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.*
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Excel).*
  • Solid understanding of statistical analysis and data visualization techniques.*
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.*
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.*
  • Advanced statistical modeling skills.
  • Certification in data analysis or related fields.
  • Experience with data governance and data quality management.
  • Knowledge of data security and compliance standards.
  • Experience with data mining and text analytics.
  • Project management skills for handling complex data projects.

About the Organization

IHM Southern Africa is actively engaged in addressing challenges related to healthcare, poverty alleviation, gender equality, education, public service delivery, and digital inclusion, all of which are vital components in enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities.
The organization fosters collaboration and synergy across all levels of public health by working closely with local communities, governments, and various organizations to create a collective ecosystem that promotes inclusivity and shared ownership of initiatives. By empowering individuals and entities within these communities, we provide them with the tools, knowledge, and capacity to become active drivers of sustainable development.

Role Function: Data Analysis / Statistics, Database Management, Design / Architecture
Issue Area: Health System Strengthening

Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics

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Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.

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