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QED.ai · 2 months ago

Forward-Deployed Data Analyst

Global

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

QED is a tech company focused on public health and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. They are seeking a Forward-Deployed Data Analyst to work on data systems and engage with health ministries and organizations to improve data capture and analysis using innovative technology.

AgricultureHealth Care

Responsibilities

Engage with Ministries of Health in Africa, as well as donor organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), U.S. Department of State, UNICEF, to fully understand all current data processing workflows and pains, and governmental requirements for data capture and data analysis

Build data capture and data management solutions for our clients, using training that QED provides. This design includes crafting of questionnaires, layout of data elements, visual aesthetics, and identifiers, while also being sensitive to client needs

Help local and international agencies understand the many benefits of converting health systems to ScanForm

Develop indicator dashboards analyses that support data use and public health decision-making, using peer-reviewed SQL and training that QED provides

Communicate regularly, effectively, and in a timely manner with in-country funders, the host nation government, and QED’s central and regional leadership, particularly when there are challenges that may require intervention from headquarters

Participate in discussions and seminars about ScanForm and health system strengthening

Assist with representing and presenting ScanForm at conferences

Qualification

Data analysisSQLData managementCultural sensitivityEnglish proficiencyLogical reasoningEmotional intelligenceProblem solvingCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Working proficiency (ILR 4/5, or CEFR ≥C1) in speaking, reading, writing, and typing in English

Must be willing to travel frequently and be physically based in the country of project implementation for roughly half of the calendar year

Culturally adaptive and adventurous!

Logical reasoning and number sense

Ability to express quantitative ideas clearly, both orally and in writing

At ease using computers and digital systems

Willingness and interest in working with people from other cultures

Resilience

High Emotional Intelligence

A demonstrated interest in innovative problem solving

You have to care about the work that you do!

Preferred

For Francophone countries, at least B2 proficiency in French speaking, reading, writing and typing would be very nice to have, but not absolutely required

Some experience or exposure to the health sciences, such as through biomedical engineering, public health, medicine, biology, or biochemistry

Foreign language skills, especially in French, Portuguese, Swahili, Chichewa, or Chinese

Willingness to relocate to Sub-Saharan Africa long-term or permanently