Data Analyst Vacancy at malaria consortium

JOB ALERT

MALARIA CONSORTIUM RECRUITMENT

POSITION: DATA ANALYST

LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TEMPORARY, FULL TIME

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

Malaria Consortium is recruiting a Data Analyst to support data analysis across its Nigeria portfolio. The successful candidate will work under the Country MEL Manager and contribute to primary and secondary analysis of programme, research, survey and evaluation data.

The role will support scientifically sound analysis addressing key disease control and programme performance questions, including routine data analytics, surveys, evaluations, data quality assessments and dashboard-based monitoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis of project data and contribute to reports for partners.
2. Conduct secondary and meta-analyses of available programme data to explore research and evaluation questions.
3. Support survey inception, tool development, deployment, data cleaning, validation and quality control using platforms such as KoboToolbox and SurveyCTO.
4. Develop and maintain well-documented and reproducible analysis scripts using statistical software.
5. Support development, maintenance and automation of portfolio-level dashboards and indicator tracking systems using tools such as Power BI and DHIS2 outputs.
6. Support study design, methodology development, sample size calculations, database development and statistical analysis.
7. Support analysis of LQAS, coverage surveys, data quality assessments, HMIS data, monitoring data and other programme datasets.
8. Participate in the development of tools and procedures for surveys, rapid assessments, routine data collection and surveillance.
9. Support data management, statistics and data analysis capacity building for staff.
10. Support teams with data quality assessments and data audits.
11. Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, learning briefs, learning papers, conference abstracts and other knowledge products.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master’s degree in Statistics, Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology or Biostatistics, Demography, or a related field.
2. Extensive experience in statistical analysis, including qualitative and quantitative analysis and data management, preferably with an international organisation or research institution.
3. Extensive experience in research design and implementation.
4. Knowledge and experience of monitoring and evaluation tools and methods in international development or global health.
5. Significant experience developing databases and electronic data collection systems using platforms such as KoboToolbox and SurveyCTO.
6. Experience with statistical and data analysis software such as Stata, R, Excel, Python and NVivo.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge of malaria and malaria control interventions.
2. Knowledge and experience of disease surveillance mechanisms.
3. Working knowledge of DHIS2.
4. Experience with data visualisation and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
5. Experience working with public health, research, monitoring and evaluation datasets.

KEY WORK BASED SKILLS

1. Ability to plan, manage and prioritise multiple responsibilities.
2. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
3. Excellent writing and presentation skills.
4. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity.
5. Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and diplomacy.
6. Management and mentoring skills, particularly in supporting junior staff.

REPORTING AND COLLABORATION

The Data Analyst will report directly to the Country MEL Manager and will work closely with the Country Research and Knowledge Management team, project teams and other relevant colleagues.

SAFEGUARDING

Malaria Consortium is committed to safeguarding beneficiaries and maintaining high standards of data protection, privacy and professional conduct. The successful candidate will be required to comply with the organisation’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.

Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT MALARIA CONSORTIUM

Malaria Consortium works with partners to improve health and save lives in communities affected by malaria and associated health inequities. The organisation has worked in Nigeria since 2008 and supports malaria prevention, monitoring, research, digital health and health system strengthening initiatives. (Malaria Consortium)

APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official vacancy page:

Apply for Data Analyst – Malaria Consortium

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOT SPECIFIED

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so interested candidates are advised to apply early.