KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB, globally and locally. The organization is an international center of expertise for TB control. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; this includes doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of the second 'killer’ infectious disease and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB. Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by succesfully driving back TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s we also share our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. Our vision is: A world free of tuberculosis. Our mission is: The global elimination of TB through the development and implementation of effective, efficient and sustainable TB control strategies. - See more at: http://www.kncvtbc.org/about-kncv#sthash.Z4Xtby3N.dpuf
Purpose of the job
The Data Analyst/Biostatistician will be responsible for analyzing data obtained from the Drug Resistant TB survey (DRS) and presenting findings. He/She will utilize relevant technical expertise to ensure data analytics is accurate and high-quality. Utilize appropriate statistical tools to analyze and interpret data to produce results useful in addressing the objects of the DRS.
Key performance objectives:
- Oversee the planning and execution of survey data analysis, result presentation and
- Work with the survey coordinator and team and other public health experts to develop methodology and instrumentation for analyzing survey data and presenting findings.
- Collect, clean, analyze and interpret survey statistics and data to produce results useful in addressing survey objectives.
- Utilize standard statistical software in analyzing, interpreting, and presenting survey data.
- Work with the survey coordinator to prepare and present survey data analysis reports to stakeholders bi-monthly.
- Perform routine exploratory data analysis (EDA) and scrutinize data to recognize and identify patterns.
- Work with the survey coordinator and data manager to identify and propose preventive or corrective solutions to addressing data challenges and gaps.
- Ensure accuracy in data analysis and recognizing anomalies or errors in survey data.
- Generate periodic data analysis and interpretation of results throughout the survey period.
- Perform other additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of statistical tools such as Stata, Efi-Info, SPSS etc
- At least a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences
- Knowledge of statistical tests and tools for EDA is crucial.
- Experience working in the fields of TB/HIV, Community TB, and MDR TB in Nigeria.
- Knowledge of database systems like Kobo Collect, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL.
- Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations.
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, and handle pressure.
What do we offer?
- A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
- An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
- A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
- The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
- KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.
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