What The Role Is
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior/Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in analysing and interpreting health data, providing actionable insights to support health policy planning.
What You Will Be Working On
- Utilise statistical methods and analytics tools to analyse datasets related to public health, including health surveys, healthcare utilisation data, and epidemiological studies.
- Interpret and communicate findings to stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable data-driven insights for program and health policy planning, and public health interventions.
- Monitor databases to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of data.
- Compute health-related metrics for reporting.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to foster creative problem-solving and address complex data analytics issues.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams from both local and global health organisations and research institutions to conduct research studies.
What We Are Looking For
- Possess extensive knowledge and experience in Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Health Economics or disciplines with substantial quantitative content (e.g. regression, analytics, modelling).
- Work experience in public health, health statistics or epidemiology research environment is preferred.
- Proficient in programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, SAS, Stata). Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau) will be an added advantage.
- Experience in publishing relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals will be advantageous.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Highly driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and resourceful, takes initiative in one's work.
- Effective communication skills, and good interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally.
Key Competencies Required
- Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
- Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
- Improving & Innovating Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
- Working Effectively with Stakeholders Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
