Job Description

Location: Harare

About

Zvandiri is a Private Voluntary Organisation which through its Zvandiri programme, integrates community prevention, treatment, care and support for children, adolescents and young people living with HIV. Works with the Ministry of Health and Childcare (MOHCC) and National AIDS Council in implementing these interventions with funding from various funders

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of work
o Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: Clean and preprocess raw data to remove inconsistencies, errors, and missing values, ensuring data quality and reliability for analysis.
o Data Analysis: Apply statistical techniques and analytical tools to explore and analyze data, identifying patterns, trends, and correlations that provide actionable insights. Implement approved data analysis plans as prescribed by senior management.
o Data Visualization: Create visually appealing visualizations such as charts, graphs, and dashboards to present data analysis results in a clear and understandable format, facilitating decision-making with program implementers. Support the demonstration of impact by creating interactive dashboards that aid in caseload management.
o Reporting: Generate reports and presentations summarizing key findings and insights from Zvandiri’ s historical data analysis, effectively communicating complex information. In collaboration with the SIE manager convert these presentations into data packs that speak to different audiences on the demonstration of Zvandiri impact.
o Predictive Modelling: Build predictive models using machine learning algorithms to forecast future trends, behaviours, or outcomes based on historical data, supporting forecasting and planning efforts. Collaborate with Zvandiri and its partners, including the Ministry of Health and Childcare (MoHCC), to use predictive models to demonstrate the impact of Zvandiri on clients receiving services.
o Collaboration: Collaborate with unit members and programs to prioritize further analysis initiatives.
o Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data analysis and management, continuously improving skills and knowledge to enhance analytical capabilities within the organization through skills transfer.
o Data Utilization: Champion data usage and ensure programs are data-driven by contributing to internal data review meetings, reporting, and exploring better ways to share the Zvandiri story.

Qualifications and Experience

Professional Qualifications and Experience
o Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related field. Master’s level qualifications in the above subject areas are an added advantage.
o Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing large datasets for HIV and AIDS programs.
o Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
o Proficiency in data management software such as DHIS-2, CommCARE, Excel, and Kobo Toolbox.
o Proficiency in statistical analysis packages (e.g., Python, R, Epi Info, SPSS, STATA).
o Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Power BI, PowerPoint).

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Deadline: Midday 22 March 2024

Zvandiri is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ZVANDIRI has zero tolerance for any form of harassment and staff are expected to uphold the organizational values and core competencies especially diversity and inclusion, integrity, commitment, and respect for others as our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and safeguarding employees and communities from Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse.

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