Recruitment of Data Analyst — Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Project

Original title: Data Analyst

Deadline

April 14, 2023

Closed

Published on April 4, 2023 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 02:39 PM

Key information

Type: IT & Telecom
Location: Eswatini
Deadline: April 14, 2023 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Recruitment of Data Analyst — Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Project is an it & telecom procurement opportunity published by Ministry of Health in Eswatini on April 4, 2023. Submissions closed on April 14, 2023. 1 official document is attached below.

Supporting simulations to regularly evaluate and enhance health emergency preparedness
Preparing and equipping the health system and facilities to respond to future health emergencies
Strengthening capacity for national health emergency rapid procurements
Strengthening capacity of frontline health workers to respond effectively to victims of violence. • Background of the assignment Surveillance activities involves data generation, storage and analysis to inform planning and policy formulation. A functional surveillance system is key towards strengthening the health system in Eswatini. The data analysist will assist the ministry in analysing and mapping surveillance data in the context of One Health approach. The analyst will ensure that data is analysed following the epidemiological context in terms person, place, and time. This will be facilitated by real time web-based solutions for data collection and visualization, incorporating geospatial analysis. • Objective of the data analyst The overall objective of the data analyst is to: • Strengthen data analysis framework focusing on the one-health approach with geospatial analytical for real-time rapid reporting and analyses of surveillance data. • Develop a module for 'early warning', electronic outbreak monitoring system and real time dashboards for visualization of surveillance data. • Implement an electronic surveillance system at all levels, including community level. • Conduct continuous data quality improvement, monitoring and assessment of data systems to maintain high quality data. • Lead data cleaning activities. • Map cases and vaccination coverage to inform decision and policy making. 4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, demography, statistics, public health or equivalent. • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. • Work experience in Microsoft SQL, MongoDB, Postgres will be an added advantage. • Knowledge with analysis languages such as Stata, Python, R, excel, SPSS etc. • Experience in Geographic information software’s such as ArcGIS, QGIS. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Knowledge of database structure systems and data mining. • Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. 5. TIME FRAME OF ASSIGNMENT AND PAYMENTSCHEDULE The duration of the assignment is Nine-months period. 6. Responsibility and Management The Data Analyst will work under the overall guidance of the Ministry of Health, Epidemiology and Disease Control Unit (EDCU) and under the direct supervision/guidance of the management in the EDCU. The Data Analyst will report to the Senior Epidemiologist. 7. APPLICATIONS: Submit a detailed copy of updated curriculum vitae (duties inclusive), references and scanned copies of notarized academic or professional certifications. Terms of Reference to this consultancy are available on request. Application should be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health; 2nd Floor Ministry of Justice Building, Mbabane. Postal address: The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health P.O. Box 5; Mbabane, Eswatini. Electronic applications should be sent to Project Coordinator; ntini0064@gmail.com copy to sncedile@gmail.com and nokulindamazibuko@gmail.com no later than 11.00 hours on 14th April, 2023. All applications will be acknowledged but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contacts: (00268) 24045514; (00268) 24042431; +268 2404 7436

What are the key dates?

Publication
April 4, 2023
Bid Submission Deadline
April 14, 2023
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Ministry of Health
Country: Eswatini
Contact person: Sincedile Dlamini
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