Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
To lead and strengthen the Data and Statistics Department and contribute to the development and implementation of research projects at Zambart.

The Key roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
· Lead a team of ~8-10 data managers and represent the department in management meetings.
· Develop and maintain relational databases to support research studies and conduct database administration (DBA).
· Programming/coding of data collection tools and scripts for data cleaning.
· Conduct data cleaning and analysis of data generated by research studies.
· Development of M&E tools to feedback study progress and findings to the research team.
· Conduct statistical analysis and contribute to the interpretation and publication of research findings.
· Contribute to the development of grant applications and research protocols with a focus on data management plans.
· Contribute to the interpretation and publication of research results ensuring statistical soundness.
· Ensure data and information protection from security breaches and losses.
· Support staff in the use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and organizational standards, policies and procedures

Essential Requirements:
· Zambian national or in the possession of a Zambian residence permit.
· MSc in computer science, data science, health-informatics, biostatistics.
· Minimally 5 years of proven experience in the field of data management, design and deployment of relational databases, development of data collection tools, monitoring and evaluation, data management.
· Proficiency in any one or more of the following software packages categories:
(a) MS SQL Server, MySQL, Transact SQL,
(b) Stata, R, Python, Microsoft .Net framework
· Experience working in a (public health) research setting.
· Experience with health systems data, patient records
· Experience with (standard) statistical analysis methods in bio- medical science

Desirable:
· Contributions to publication in scientific journals
· Experience with Geographical Information System

A short practical test will be part of the application procedures. Please include two to three references to your application.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
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• Applicants meeting the criteria for the above jobs should send their latest CVs, three traceable reference contacts, and a cover letter outlining clearly how they meet the above criteria, to The Head of Human Resources, Zambart Head Office, Ridgeway Campus, P.O Box 50697, Lusaka or send your application via email to jobs@zambart.org.zm
• Closing Date:
• The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th April 2025.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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