Data Scientist/Health Informatics Specialist

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Zambart is an independent Zambian research organization whose headquarters is at the University of Zambia’s Ridgeway Campus in Lusaka. Zambart is globally renowned for its interdisciplinary research on HIV and Tuberculosis and has contributed to HIV and TB policy and practice at national and global levels. Zambart’s research portfolio now includes a broader scope of urgent public health issues. Zambart staff form an interdisciplinary team with a range of expertise including epidemiology, clinical science, social science, laboratory, operations research, health systems and services research, health policy analysis, health economics, health communication and counselling.

Zambart’ s vision is to conduct quality interdisciplinary health research on issues of public health importance Zambia and contribute to improving health policy and practice leading to better health for all.

Our mission is to contribute to global public health policy and practice through the generation of an evidence based by conducting high-quality health research in Zambia.

To support our wide range of research activities, we are looking for an ambitious, suitably qualified candidate to fill the following exciting position that has arisen:

Position: Data Scientist/Health Informatics Specialist
Duty Station: Zambart House, Lusaka.

Job Purpose:
To lead and strengthen the Data and Statistics Department and contribute to the development and implementation of research projects at Zambart.

The Key roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Lead a team of ~8-10 data managers and represent the department in management meetings.
Develop and maintain relational databases to support research studies and conduct database administration (DBA).
Programming/coding of data collection tools and scripts for data cleaning.
Conduct data cleaning and analysis of data generated by research studies.
Development of M&E tools to feedback study progress and findings to the research team.
Conduct statistical analysis and contribute to the interpretation and publication of research findings.
Contribute to the development of grant applications and research protocols with a focus on data management plans.
Contribute to the interpretation and publication of research results ensuring statistical soundness.
Ensure data and information protection from security breaches and losses.
Support staff in the use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and organizational standards, policies and procedures

Essential Requirements:

Zambian national or in the possession of a Zambian residence permit.
MSc in computer science, data science, health-informatics, biostatistics.
Minimally 5 years of proven experience in the field of data management, design and deployment of relational databases, development of data collection tools, monitoring and
evaluation, data management.
Proficiency in any one or more of the following software packages categories:
(a) MS SQL Server, MySQL, Transact SQL,
(b) Stata, R, Python, Microsoft .Net framework
Experience working in a (public health) research setting.
Experience with health systems data, patient records
Experience with (standard) statistical analysis methods in bio-medical science

Desirable:

Contributions to publication in scientific journals
Experience with Geographical Information System

A short practical test will be part of the application procedures. Please include two to three references to your application.

How to apply:
Applicants meeting the criteria for the above jobs should send their latest CVs, three traceable reference contacts, and a cover letter outlining clearly how they meet the above criteria, to The Head of Human Resources, Zambart Head Office, Ridgeway Campus, P.O Box 50697, Lusaka or send your application via email to jobs@zambart.org.zm

Closing Date:
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th April 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.