Job offer: Data Analyst

The anticipated roles and responsibilities of Data Analyst include but are not limited to the following

Quantitative Data Collection Tools Development

• Design and develop robust data collection tools and templates for surveys, assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure tools capture relevant quantitative data for study objectives.
• Test, validate, and refine data collection tools for accuracy, usability, and reliability.
• Provide technical support for the deployment of digital data collection tools (e.g., mobile or web-based platforms).
• Train field teams on the use of data collection tools, ensuring consistent and accurate data entry.

Data Management

• Develop and maintain efficient data storage, organization, and retrieval systems.
• Oversee data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity of datasets.
• Standardize data coding and formatting to facilitate consistent analysis workflows.
• Maintain accurate metadata and documentation for datasets, including variable descriptions and processing steps.
• Establish data management protocols to safeguard data security and confidentiality.

Data Analysis

• Perform statistical analyses, including descriptive, inferential, and multivariate techniques, using STATA or R.
• Conduct advanced analyses, such as regression modeling, factor analysis, and longitudinal data analysis.
• Explore data for trends, associations, and patterns relevant to health research objectives.
• Provide insights into key research questions and develop predictive models when necessary.
• Support research teams with sample size calculations and power analyses during study design.

Data Interpretation and Reporting

• Interpret complex analytical results in a clear and concise manner for diverse audiences.
• Develop reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate with researchers to contextualize results within health systems and policy frameworks.
• Create data visualizations to highlight significant trends and insights.
• Contribute to the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs, and technical reports.

Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including epidemiologists, public health specialists, and policymakers.
• Provide mentorship and capacity-building sessions on quantitative data collection and STATA or R usage.
• Engage in collaborative study design, including identifying appropriate variables and measurement techniques.
• Participate in workshops and meetings to align data activities with organizational goals and objectives.

Ethics and Compliance

• Ensure data collection and analysis activities adhere to ethical research guidelines and data privacy regulations.
• Support the preparation of datasets and methodologies for submission to ethical review boards.
• Maintain compliance with funding agency requirements and organizational data governance policies.

Continuous Learning and Improvement

• Stay updated on new developments in quantitative research methods, data analysis, and STATA/R/Python functionalities.
• Recommend and implement innovative tools and methodologies to enhance data workflows.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of data processes and propose improvements to optimize efficiency.

Job Specification

Must have:

• Master’s degree in public health, bio-statistics or data science.
• A minimum 3 years of experience in data management, analysis, data visualization and public health research implementation.
• Understanding of the health system of Nepal, familiarity with health system data and nationally representative surveys and census database.
• Skills of designing quantitative data collection systems and data analysis using R or STATA.
• Proven experience in handling big data.

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