Data Analytics and Visualization Expert at Palladium International

Project Overview And Role

Palladium is seeking a Data Analytics and Visualization Consultant to support the information systems team. The Data Analytics and Visualization consultant will provide in-depth analysis of data, develop high quality dashboards and information products for key priority indicators

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct regular analysis of performance on key priority indicators.
• Create dashboards, automated reports, report templates and presentations by analyzing requisite data using of data visualization and analysis tools
• Influence interventions through state-of-the-art analytics through understandable, actionable, data-driven insights and quickly identify key themes from their data.
• Work with technical advisor(s) to understand, clarify and document data analysis and reporting needs.
• Provide guidance and insight on data visualization options for dashboard design.
• Work with the support of Senior Regional Data analytics and use Advisor and health informatics teams to enhance data collection structures and procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.
• Recommend data architecture and engineering structures necessary to support data mining, reports, analytics and dashboards.
• Develops data strategies specifically around data structures, identifying critical information, as well as the tools used to retrieve and analyze the data.
• Develop and generate high quality information products and infographics to generate meaningful use of data for programmatic decision making.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, statistics or management information systems, or any health-related degree with health informatics experience preferred. Masters Degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years work experience in data analysis, data mining, BI (Tableau, Power BI and other tools) and Analytics development or other related analytical projects with recent proven experience developing data visualizations, dashboards, and reporting. Proficient in development of infographics and packaging of information products.
• Experience working with large datasets (on relational as well as non-relational data stores) and excellent understanding of metadata, DHIS2 and patient level data.
• Possess sharp analytical skills and problem-solving abilities especially with data forecasting, cleaning and transformations.
• Strong proficiency in query/reporting tools, SQL, Advanced Excel, (or similar visualization tool), R/Python or other statistical tools.
• Advanced data analysis skills and proficiency in statistical and GIS packages at least one or two such Stata, SPSS, Epi, QGIS and so on would be an added advantage.
• Experience working in Health programming will be added advantage.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to mentor and train through a variety of methods including online, face-to-face, or blended learning opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excel lent analysis interpretation and presentation skills