Data Analyst

The Data Analyst supports the Global Polio Eradication program by managing and analyzing polio-related data, producing reports, improving data quality, and providing technical support and training to regional and country offices. The role contributes to the achievement of polio eradication goals through data-driven insights and coordination with partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Polio Eradication program by cleaning, verifying, entering and uploading AFP, Env, Lab, SIA and other datasets received from regional and country offices.
• Contribute to carrying out PSL's periodical data analysis and produce regular/standardized reports for outbreak and high-risk countries.
• Contribute to improving data quality by regularly running data quality and consistency checks.
• Contribute to POLIS development by regularly auditing the POLIS reports and output.
• Work with Regional office and lab team to accurately track and analyze status polio virus type 2 lab results.
• Contribute to risk analysis for Event Briefing Meeting by producing relevant analysis on short notice.
• Coordinate with global and regional partners, sharing insights and recommendations from data analysis to inform broader polio eradication strategies and policies.
• Provide training and guidance to regional and country office staff on data entry, and analytical techniques to strengthen local data management capacities and data quality.
• Provide other technical support as needed.

Requirements

• First university degree in information management, geographic sciences or other related degree that involves data analytics, computing, science, statistics, mathematics, epidemiology or other science.
• Formal training (certificate or course) in data management is desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in health information systems, statistical analysis, and data management services.
• Experience in managing and analyzing public health databases using computer-based applications including databases required by geographic information systems and mapping applications/systems.
• Experience in data analysis of communicable diseases and/or vaccine-preventable diseases.
• International exposure is required.
• Experience in all aspects of the development of health information management and/or data analytics is desirable.
• Ability to manage and analyze data.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Microsoft Access and Excel, the ESRI GIS/QGIS software, and EpiInfo.
• Proven knowledge of the optimum use of databases as an information/management tool.
• Proven expertise in database programming, data management, user interface design, browser-based and web application development with role-based access control as well as report layout and design technologies and techniques, including experience in query design, stored procedures, and views and functions using T-SQL within MS SQL-Server.
• Good knowledge of Relational Databases Management principles, database design and normalization, development methodologies and use of SVN version control.
• Proven experience in using VBScript, VBA, R, HTML and/or T-SQL to develop applications.
• Knowledge of standard polio data analysis and reporting procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to synthesize and present facts in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to produce results under pressure.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Expert knowledge of English is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of French is desirable.

Skills

• Data Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Health Information Systems
• Public Health Database Analysis
• Geographic Information System
• GIS Mapping
• Communicable Disease Data Analysis
• Vaccine-Preventable Disease Analysis
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• QGIS
• EpiInfo
• Database Programming
• User interface design
• Web Application Development
• Role-Based Access Control
• Query Design
• Stored procedures
• T-SQL
• Relational database management
• Database Design
• Data Normalization
• SVN Version Control
• Esri ArcGIS
• Report Layout Support
• VBScript
• VBA Programming
• R Programming
• HTML
• Polio Data Analysis
• Data Reporting
• MS-SQL Database

Languages

English, French