Statiscal Analyst at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job summary

• The primary responsibilities for this position will include quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and database management, the development of quantitative and qualitative experimental designs, and survey/assessment development for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.

Duties and responsibilities

• Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing for incorporation into databases.
• Support the collection, processing, evaluation and dissemination of various forms of data from program sites and partner databases
• Complete all documentation of data structures; measures and metadata; assumptions and models; reports and analyses; user-focused aids and training materials; and other documentation as required.
• Participates in the development, implementation and management of statistical databases.
• Use a variety of database and statistical tools, data sources, modeling techniques, interpretive judgment skills, and presentation techniques to deliver actionable information to decision makers.
• Use statistical methods and software tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS) to identify trends, patterns, and relationships within datasets. Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to summarize key findings.
• Ensure the validity and reliability of data and statistical methodologies. Conduct sensitivity analyses and validate results to maintain accuracy.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external customers to identify metrics to report on and to develop appropriate report format.
• Utilize SQL and other query tools to analyze large quantities of data, from multiple complex internal and external sources to glean understanding, derive actionable insights into organizational performance and the external environment, and measure progress toward strategic initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of healthcare industry and clinical or business workflows to inform solution design and development, through working collaboratively with business, clinical, and operations leaders to evaluate sometimes complex requests; conduct critical thinking to define and address their needs; and propose solutions to meet their needs.
• Leveraging knowledge and skill with a variety of analytic tools, design, create, maintain powerful visualizations and models that illuminate opportunities to support strategic planning and initiatives, project future demand, and advance progress towards HIV/NCD integration goals.
• Lead the development and delivery of training and peer to peer mentorship in the relevant area of expertise.

Academic qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in statistics, health informatics, biostatistics, mathematics, economics or related field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think critically.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze business or clinical workflows and how they relate to the storage of data.
• Proficiency with both Qualitative and quantitative statistical software’s and programming languages (SQL, SAS, Stata, SPSS, Nvivo R, Python), or similar tools
• Proficient in correlational (e.g., multiple regression) and experimental (e.g., ANOVA) designs.
• Familiarity with path analysis and longitudinal techniques (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling) is desired.
• Strong writing skills are required due to the position's involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing.
• Effective interpersonal relations skills promoting teamwork and collaborative alliances.