Consultant Data Scientist at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Consultant Roles and Responsibilities

The anticipated roles and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Carry out the work to understand the state of data sharing in Africa.
• Conduct desk reviews, surveys and web-searches on existing data sharing platforms, challenges and use of data sharing in Africa.
• Review existing data sharing frameworks and data governance structures in Africa (in research, academic, governments and supra-national institutions)?
• Conduct consultative meetings and interviews with key stake holders on data sharing in Africa.
• Develop guidelines and recommendations for effective data sharing in Africa.
• Recommend a framework for functional data sharing repositories in Africa.
• Provide guidance on effective structures for data integrity in African academic and research institutions.
• Advise on financial sustainability of data sharing in Africa.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in Public Health or Statistics, Health Systems Strengthening, Information Technology, Data Science or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years professional experience in the implementation and management of data in the African ecosystem.
• Knowledge of methods of data systems and theories that pertain to data sharing, data use, FAIR principles and data standardization.
• Experience in developing protocols.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and program management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in teams.

Application:

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter, technical and financial proposals to consultancies@aphrc.org and copy procurement@aphrc.org by September 15, 2022 with the subject “Tittle”.

APHRC will contact the shortlisted candidates only.

Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi