Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The Research Data and Statistics Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Data Scientist/Health Informatics Specialist to strengthen, lead and be part of Zambart Research Data and Statistics Department. The Data Scientist will contribute to all stages of the life cycle of research projects at Zambart.

The Key roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• The Data Scientist will contribute to the writing of research proposals
• They will analyse the data collected
• They will be key to the publication and dissemination of research findings
• They will ensure that research data is shared with collaborators.
• The Data Scientist will also support the larger quantitative research studies with a focus
i) on development of data collection tools,
ii) monitoring and evaluation of study progress,
iii) communication of findings to the study teams,
iv) cleaning and compiling of research data sets and
v) statistical analysis of data.

Essential Requirements
– Age ~30-40
– Academic background (minimally MSc) in computer science, data science, health-informatics, biostatistics.
– Proven 3-5 years’ experience in the field of data management, relational database design and deployment, development of data collection tools, monitoring and evaluation, data management.
– Proven ability to critically interrogate the quality of data
– 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
(c) And Power-BI will be an added advantage

Desirable:
– Worked in a (public health) research setting
– Experience with health systems data, patient records
– Knowledge of (standard) statistical analysis methods in bio-medical science
– Contributions to publication in scientific journals
– Geographical Information System
A short practical test will be part of the application procedures. Please include two to three references to your application.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

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 31 October 2024.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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