Junior Data Analyst
Isiolo, Makueni, Kenya
ThinkWell
ThinkWell's mission is to ignite system-level transformation for lasting improvements in the health and well-being of society.OVERVIEW
ThinkWell Kenya is recruiting two positions for Junior Data Analyst to support the implementation of performance management initiatives within primary health care (PHC) systems in selected counties of Kenya. The Data Officer will play a crucial role in strengthening data systems, ensuring data quality, and facilitating data analysis for evidence-based decision-making. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving PHC performance and health outcomes through effective data management and utilization.
ThinkWell Kenya provides technical support to strengthen the health financing function at national and county level, with a focus on strategic purchasing for primary healthcare.
The Data Officer reports to the Senior Program Analyst in their respective Counties. This is a full-time position based in Makueni or Isiolo counties in Kenya.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Coordinate the collection, compilation, and entry of facility-level data related to service readiness, in collaboration with Program Analysts, County departments of health, local Social Health Authority officers, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data entry into designated databases or information systems, including the County Monitoring tool and PM-related tools, as part of routine data collection activities
• Contribute to the development and review of data collection tools, templates, and protocols in collaboration with the Senior Program analysts, other team members and relevant stakeholders to streamline data collection processes and ensure consistency in data capture.
• Implement corrective measures and validation procedures to improve data accuracy and reliability, ensuring that data collected is fit-for-use for performance management purposes.
• Collaborate with Senior Program Analysts and data analyst to conduct regular data quality assessments to identify discrepancies, errors, or inconsistencies for recourse and continuous improvement.
• Implement corrective measures and validation procedures to improve data accuracy and reliability, ensuring that data collected is fit-for-use for performance management purposes.
• Collaborate with Program Analysts and county health teams to perform routine data analysis, generating reports, dashboards, and visualization for performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Interpret data findings, identify trends, and inform decision-making processes within county health systems, ensuring that data analysis outputs are effectively utilized to drive performance improvement efforts.
• Support the preparation and dissemination of periodic reports to stakeholders, including county leadership and donor agencies, highlighting key insights and recommendations derived from data analysis.
• Provide technical assistance and training to county health staff on data collection methodologies, tools, and systems, reinforcing best practices for data management and utilization.
• Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, or working groups to contribute to the development and implementation of performance management strategies, leveraging insights from data analysis.
• Coordinate with other project staff to ensure alignment of data collection efforts with project objectives and timelines, fostering synergy across different components of the project.
Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in public health, statistics, health informatics, or related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in data management, analysis, or monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the health sector.
3. Proficiency in data management software and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, STATA, R).
4. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
6. Familiarity with health information systems, data visualization techniques, and performance monitoring frameworks.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required. Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is desirable.
8. Demonstrated poise and professionalism in supporting engagements with external partners, donors, and stakeholders.
9. Excellent analytical skills.
10. Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Data analysis Data management Data quality Data visualization Excel R SPSS Stata Statistics
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