Data Analyst

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Data Analyst on a permanent, full time basis to join the SMC Technical team to be based in London, UK.

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of the role is to analyse and interpret quantitative monitoring and evaluation (M&E), surveillance and research data across Malaria Consortium’s SMC programme.

The Data Analyst is responsible for analysing and interpreting data in support of the SMC programme’s efforts to generate robust high-quality evidence of performance and impact, and to use this evidence to inform improvements. The role contributes to shaping the SMC programme’s M&E and research agenda, as well as implementing relevant frameworks and strategies. It works closely with M&E and research colleagues at country and programme level to ensure high quality of programme outputs and build capacity across the SMC team.

The post holder is required to have

• Postgraduate degree in epidemiology/bio-statistics or any other appropriate subject with a significant quantitative component transferrable to the role (e.g. demography, statistics, data science, economics, etc.)
• Experience working in data management and/or epidemiology within government, a public sector agency, a not-for-profit organisation or research institution
• Experience in epidemiological research design, implementation and data analysis
• Knowledge of principles of survey design, and statistical techniques including multivariate regression
• Experience in the development of databases, digital data entry systems (PDA or phone-based, such as ODK, SurveyCTO, Magpi, etc.) and/or CAPI surveys, and data management and statistical analysis software (Access, EpiData, Stata)
• Experience of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings to academic audiences
• Experience of communicating M&E or research findings to non-academic audiences
• Experience of supporting multidisciplinary teams across different cultures and locations
• Significant knowledge of communicable disease control and child health
• Demonstrable understanding of the role of M&E and research in public health programmes
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Intercultural awareness, tact and diplomacy
• Organisational and project management skills
• Computer literacy
• Willingness to travel
• Professional proficiency in English and French (written and spoken)

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To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.