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Systems Engineer
2025-04-02T12:37:44+00:00
Healthy Learners
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FULL_TIME
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Healthcare
Science & Engineering
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-04-11T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

Healthy Learners is an award-winning non-profit organization committed to improving the health of children in Zambia and beyond. Healthy Learners is achieving this through our unique model of school-based community health by training teachers in community health care and making schools entry points into the public healthcare system. We currently serve over 975,000 students across are where we are working with the Zambian government to scale nationally and other countries in the region. Visit: www.healthylearners.com

We are seeking to recruit the services of qualified talented and dedicated professional to fill the position of Systems Engineer – Data Management and Analysis -Health Data Management to be based Lusaka – full time.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in health data management and analysis to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for parsing large health data sets, coding scripts to clean and deduplicate data, and facilitating the sharing of this processed data with the Ministry of Health in Zambia for integration with DHIS2. This role is crucial in ensuring data integrity and availability for enhancing public health initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Data Analysis: Parse, analyze, and interpret large health data sets to extract meaningful insights.
  • Data Cleaning: Develop and implement scripts and algorithms for data cleaning and deduplication to ensure high-quality data sets.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including health officials and IT teams, to align data management practices with organizational goals.
  • Data Sharing: Prepare and securely share cleaned data sets with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, ensuring compliance with all relevant data governance and privacy regulations.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of data processing workflows, including code repositories and methodologies used for data management.
  • Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues.
  • Training: Offer training and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on best practices for data handling and analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years Proven work experience in data management, specifically working with large data sets in a healthcare context.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Familiarity with data cleaning tools and libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
  • Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations relevant to health data.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Zambian healthcare systems and data-sharing protocols is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Meaningful contribution to advancing child health in Zambia.
Data Analysis: Parse, analyze, and interpret large health data sets to extract meaningful insights. Data Cleaning: Develop and implement scripts and algorithms for data cleaning and deduplication to ensure high-quality data sets. Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including health officials and IT teams, to align data management practices with organizational goals. Data Sharing: Prepare and securely share cleaned data sets with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, ensuring compliance with all relevant data governance and privacy regulations. Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of data processing workflows, including code repositories and methodologies used for data management. Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues. Training: Offer training and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on best practices for data handling and analysis.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis. Familiarity with data cleaning tools and libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy). Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations relevant to health data. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of Zambian healthcare systems and data-sharing protocols is a plus. WHAT WE OFFER
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years Proven work experience in data management, specifically working with large data sets in a healthcare context. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis. Familiarity with data cleaning tools and libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy). Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations relevant to health data. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of Zambian healthcare systems and data-sharing protocols is a plus.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Systems Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Healthy Learners

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 11 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Healthy Learners is an award-winning non-profit organization committed to improving the health of children in Zambia and beyond. Healthy Learners is achieving this through our unique model of school-based community health by training teachers in community health care and making schools entry points into the public healthcare system. We currently serve over 975,000 students across are where we are working with the Zambian government to scale nationally and other countries in the region. Visit: www.healthylearners.com

We are seeking to recruit the services of qualified talented and dedicated professional to fill the position of Systems Engineer – Data Management and Analysis -Health Data Management to be based Lusaka – full time.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in health data management and analysis to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for parsing large health data sets, coding scripts to clean and deduplicate data, and facilitating the sharing of this processed data with the Ministry of Health in Zambia for integration with DHIS2. This role is crucial in ensuring data integrity and availability for enhancing public health initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Data Analysis: Parse, analyze, and interpret large health data sets to extract meaningful insights.
  • Data Cleaning: Develop and implement scripts and algorithms for data cleaning and deduplication to ensure high-quality data sets.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including health officials and IT teams, to align data management practices with organizational goals.
  • Data Sharing: Prepare and securely share cleaned data sets with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, ensuring compliance with all relevant data governance and privacy regulations.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of data processing workflows, including code repositories and methodologies used for data management.
  • Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues.
  • Training: Offer training and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on best practices for data handling and analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years Proven work experience in data management, specifically working with large data sets in a healthcare context.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Familiarity with data cleaning tools and libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
  • Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations relevant to health data.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Zambian healthcare systems and data-sharing protocols is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Meaningful contribution to advancing child health in Zambia.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

  • Using this Link qualify candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience related to the key responsibilities of the role. Include examples of previous data projects you have worked on.
  • Ensure your professional certificates are certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority at the point of attending interviews.
  • Closing date for applications: 11th April 2025.
  • Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted due to the numerous applications.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
  • Join us in our commitment to improving public health data management and make a difference in the health sector in Zambia!

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, April 11 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 02-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-04-2066
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