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Are you looking for Monitoring and Evaluation jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Data Analyst Jobs – Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

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August 24, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is a prestigious institution in Uganda renowned for its contributions to public health education, research, and community service. As part of Makerere University, one of Africa's oldest and most prestigious universities, MakSPH plays a critical role in training public health professionals who are equipped to tackle health challenges both locally and globally.

The school offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs designed to provide comprehensive education and practical skills in public health. Its curriculum is tailored to address contemporary health issues, with a strong emphasis on research, epidemiology, health policy, and health management. MakSPH is recognized for its innovative approaches to public health education, integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through fieldwork and community engagement.

MakSPH is also a leader in public health research, conducting groundbreaking studies that inform health policies and practices. The school's research initiatives cover a wide array of topics, including infectious diseases, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, environmental health, and health systems strengthening. These research efforts contribute to the global body of knowledge and have a significant impact on public health interventions and policies in Uganda and beyond.

The school collaborates with various international organizations, governments, and NGOs to implement public health programs and projects. These partnerships enhance the school's capacity to address public health challenges and provide students with opportunities for international exposure and collaboration.

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Data Analyst Jobs – Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Job Description

The Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S CDC) will be implementing the 2024 Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2024) survey. The survey will assess the prevalence of key Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-related health indicators such as incidence, prevalence, viral load suppression, and risk behaviors in a nationally representative sample, and describe uptake of key HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The survey will also assess the prevalence of raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose and obesity, and describe facilitators of and barriers to viral load suppression among people living with HIV on ART in two selected regions.
Job Summary: The Survey Analyst for Uganda’s 2024 Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) will collect and review data and create reports based on the findings of the survey. In addition to collecting and analyzing survey data, they will be expected to develop techniques or statistical models that interpret the data in a clear and accurate manner.
To support this activity, MakSPH seeks to hire highly qualified personnel for the following temporary positions for a period of 12 months, renewable:

Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with representatives from the Ministry of Health (MoH), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), CDC and other key stakeholders and members of the relevant Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the project’s statistical aspects and address any challenges or issues that arise during the implementation of the project
Through survey methodology, demography and geostatistical modelling techniques, yield estimates of national and sub-national population estimates in line with the protocol objectives
Implement sampling and weighting strategies for household and other data collection strategies including the use of geostatistical and geospatial modelling techniques

Technically support with identifying capacity gaps and training the data management teams on relevant aspects.
Provide technical assistance and training in sampling frame construction, sample design, sample size calculations, stratification, sample selection and weighting for the UPHIA team
Prepare descriptions of sampling procedures for UPHIA reports as well as provide technical assistance or statistical advice to the UPHIA project team
Working closely with the Senior Data Manager/Statistician and the Data Systems and Health Informatics Officer, support the mapping and listing processes, ensuring effective geographic data management and the production of key control data files, such as Enumeration Area (EA) and household selections and locations
Communicate findings in written documentation and presentations and assist in country report writing and writing peer-reviewed papers
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or Statistical Demography
Proven experience in conducting large and complex population-based surveys and data analysis using either Python, R, STATA or SPSS.
Experience supporting surveys for sampling, collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data and applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance including demonstrated experience in survey sample design in local and international settings

Requirements

Demonstrated skills in designing samples for household and/or facility surveys, calculating weights for survey data, and calculating sampling errors
Experience in developing sampling capacity of a core team and familiarity with a wide range of advanced statistical techniques
Demonstrated experience in demography, statistical analysis and development, and collaborating with several stakeholders.
Experience in analysis of laboratory data is an added advantage.
Experience in publications using statistical techniques in survey research as well as knowledge of and experience with HIV/AIDS related studies

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Interested persons should submit their signed application letter, updated curriculum vitae and academic documents stating at least two referees as ONE PDF DOCUMENT to recruitment@musph.ac.ug The application should be addressed to the Dean, School of Public Health, Makerere University and the position applied for should be the email reference. Please provide a reliable 24-hour phone contact.