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Job Title:   Data Analyst (2 Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH)

Duty Station:  Jinja and Mubende, Uganda

About US:

The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) strives to improve public health by addressing determinants of health risks through sound scientific evidence and best available practice.

About Project:

Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) under the Ministry of Health has received funding from the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare to support the Health Informatics Program and the National / Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centres.

Job Summary: The Data Analyst will be specializing in Health Emergencies and they will play a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making and response efforts during public health crises such as pandemics, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies. The employee will involve handling large volumes of health-related data, identifying trends, patterns, and risk factors, and providing actionable insights to aid in preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Integration

• Collect, aggregate, and integrate data from various sources including health surveillance systems, hospitals, laboratories, public health agencies, and other relevant sources.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and accuracy of data through validation, cleaning, and normalization processes.

Epidemiological Analysis

• Analyze epidemiological data to monitor disease transmission dynamics, identify hotspots, and assess the impact of health emergencies on populations.
• Conduct spatial and temporal analysis to track the spread of diseases and assess the effectiveness of control measures.

Predictive Modeling and Forecasting

• Develop predictive models using statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to forecast disease outbreaks, healthcare demand, and resource needs.
• Generate scenario-based projections to support contingency planning and decision-making by healthcare authorities.

Surveillance and Early Warning Systems

• Collaborate with various departments within the regional referral hospital to ensure timely preparation and dissemination of situation
• reports to key stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
• Design, implement, and maintain surveillance systems and early warning mechanisms to detect and monitor emerging health threats in real-time.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, public health experts, and data scientists to improve the sensitivity and specificity of surveillance algorithms.

Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Mapping

• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerable populations, assess their susceptibility to health emergencies, and prioritize intervention strategies.
• Create vulnerability maps and heat maps to visualize spatial disparities in healthcare access, socio-economic factors, and other determinants of health outcomes.

Communication and Reporting

• Prepare and disseminate reports, dashboards, and situational analyses to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with communication teams to develop data-driven communication strategies for public awareness and behavior change.

Capacity Building and Training

• Provide technical assistance, training, and capacity-building support to public health professionals, emergency responders, and data analysts involved in health emergency response efforts.
• Develop and deliver workshops, webinars, and training materials on data analysis, epidemiology, and public health surveillance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a comparable discipline is required, with prior experience in data analysis or a related field being advantageous.
• Three to five years of related work experience
• Possess a solid foundation in statistics and practical experience with statistical software (such as Excel, SPSS, SAS) and mastery in data analysis languages including SQL, Python, and R.
• Exhibit exceptional analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present substantial data sets with precision and thoroughness.
• Capable of critically evaluating data to derive meaningful, actionable insights.
• Demonstrate superior communication and presentation capabilities, adept at simplifying complex data insights for audiences without a technical background.
• Adept at report writing and presenting findings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A deep understanding of emergency operations is a plus

How to Apply:

Expression of Interest should Include the following;

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• One recommendation from your current supervisor or someone who understands your competences in your current field.

Interested applicants should send their applications to our email address at application@uniph.go.ug

Deadline: 19th April 2024

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