Uganda Episcopal Conference Data Scientist Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Episcopal Conference Data Scientist Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Data Scientist (1 Position)

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor- Strategic Information

Job summary:

Data Scientist will organize, analyze and interpret data and statistical information from various databases to support project staff and stakeholders to use data for decision making.

The holder will generate dashboards, utilize Health stats tool to generate consolidated quantitative data, adhoc and routine reports across regions, build capacity of M & E staff at regions and facilities to conduct data site- and region-specific analyses and data quality audits for program management and improvement.

Documentation and Tools management

Prepare documentation of steps taken to facilitate analysis of data (Data analysis plans)

Select most appropriate data analysis programs or packages based on user needs and intended results

Prepares data for analysis using software packages

Design appropriate tools to support analysis and presentation of data


Analysis, interpretation, and dissemination

Analyze data to identify trends on various project indicators

Organize and interpret statistical information to support staff and stakeholders use it to make decisions

Respond to data related queries and calls, and keep track of these

Produce reports and charts communicating trends within data to both data and non-data clients, staff, and managers

Choose and use most appropriate methods of presenting analyzed data to the different audiences

Data quality, Reporting, and learning

Lead data cleaning efforts for the various data sets within UEC or jointly with MoH and Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support Program (METS) to ensure that data submitted in reports is accurate and usable

Respond to questions about data and look for trends, patterns and anomalies within it

Support project M&E staff to collect, organize and report on project outputs, outcomes and impact to the various stakeholders including UEC, CDC, MoH, Districts, and facilities

Produce relevant graphics to include in the various narrative reports

Support compilation of UCMB’s annual health sector reports, and other reports as appropriate

Provide synthesized data to support abstract writing

Identify data sets that can be used for information learning sessions

Provide data to project staff to use during program review meetings with various stakeholders including UCMB, facilities, MoH, CDC, METS, districts, and Implementing Partners

Qualifications, experience and key skills

A degree in Statistics, Maths, or Computer Science
Post graduate qualification in Statistics,

Monitoring and Evaluation, or Public Health

A high level of mathematical and or statistical ability

The ability to sift, analyze, model and interpret data from multiple sources, looking for trends that highlight problems (early warning indicators) or opportunities

Problem solving skills

A methodical and logical approach

The ability to plan work and meet deadlines

Accuracy and attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team working skills

Written and verbal communication skills

An understanding of the ethics of gathering and working with data

Work experience:

At least 3 years working experience in monitoring and evaluation, quality improvement or data management position in a reputable organization.

Experience working with HIV related data and PEPFAR reporting systems is a MUST.

Working knowledge of the following analysis and database packages

Data Visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, Advanced Excel)

Database/tools Design skills (SQL, MS Access, ODK, KOBO, Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), DHIS2/DATIM/HIBRID

Statistics and research analysis: STATA, SPSS, Advanced Excel, Epi-Info

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates should apply and attach their signed CVs, copies of certificates, degrees, and testimonials. Suitable candidates residing in highlighted regions are encouraged to apply.

Applications indicating duty station applied for and job reference number should be directed to the address below not later than 21st October 2022.

The Secretary General

Uganda Catholic Secretariat

Plot 672, Hanlon Road, Nsambya Hill

P.O. Box 2886

Kampala.

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