Data Analyst at Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO)

Location: Kisumu, overseeing activities in multiple Counties

Terms: One year renewable, for up to five years

Earliest date position opens: March 20. 2017

Job Summary: Lead analyses of IRDO’s programs data from participating in data creation (including designing data tools and creating databases) to data cleaning and analysis.

The position will support use of data to inform program implementation and prepare presentations at local and international forums.

Will also take the lead in analyzing data for preparation of manuscripts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide training and support to the data team on data collection activities in the field, up to archiving of datasets.
• Liaise with data managers and programmers to ensure data quality by carrying out data validation including discrepancy/inconsistency checks and cleaning and report generation of records from the databases.
• Establish systems for routine analytic reports for on-going programs, and generate technical reports to support IRDO and donor requirements.
• Serve as a central source for program data and all requests for information

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree in biostatistics, statistics, or applied mathematics.
• Minimum five years of professional experience conducting analysis of data arising from observational studies, randomized trials, quasi-experimental studies.
• Proficiency in data management and excellent hands-on experience with major data analysis software packages (Access, SPSS, SAS, STATA, R, etc.).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data management procedures and reports generation.
• Experience filtering and organizing large volumes of data prior to analysis.
• Ability to effectively conduct and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate a strong background in technical writing.
• Ability to convey complex issues to a non-technical audience.
• Good understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS,
• Experience of leadership and supervision in a similar role.
• Candidates will demonstrate data analysis skills during the interview process