Job Opportunity: Data Analyst for 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) at PATH

Company: PATH

Job Title: Data Analyst for 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS)

About PATH

PATH is a global nonprofit organization committed to achieving health equity. For over 40 years, we have been forging multisector partnerships and leveraging expertise in science, technology, economics, advocacy, and various other specialties to develop innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to support the Ministry of Health’s National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) in analyzing data for the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS). The survey aims to assess the progress towards achieving the targets set in the national malaria elimination strategic plan.

Assignment Objectives

• To clean the data and conduct preliminary analysis.
• To analyze and interpret the data according to the survey’s research questions and objectives.
• To produce tables and figures for the 2024 MIS report, consistent with previous reports and the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) toolkit.
• To produce the full 2024 MIS report based on the findings.

Scope of Work

Literature Review: Review malaria literature on Zambia to understand the context.

Quantitative Data Analysis: Using Stata and R, perform quantitative data analysis to generate information on the malaria situation in Zambia, including household characteristics, coverage of key interventions, and malaria prevalence.

Preliminary Report: Produce a preliminary report containing tables and graphs for review by the NMEP.

Final Report: Based on feedback, produce the full 2024 MIS report.

Deliverables

• Data analysis plan in the form of an inception report (not more than 15 pages).
• Clean dataset exported as a CSV file.
• Updated data analysis scripts in Stata and R.
• Draft report with tables and figures, the finalized report, and a slide deck of results using PowerPoint.

Assignment Duration

This is a short-term consultancy not exceeding six months.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, public health, or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MIS, Demographic Health Surveys, or large datasets.
• Proficiency in using statistical software, particularly Stata and R.
• Strong quantitative data analysis, modeling, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to plan work, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Excellent professional English writing skills.
• Experience in research publications in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Application Procedure

The consultant/firm is required to submit the following:

• Letter of interest highlighting competencies in Stata and R.
• Team composition and CVs demonstrating actual use of Stata and R, along with at least three references.
• Two samples of previous work related to the requirements of this ToR.
• Financial proposal indicating a consultancy fee, estimated number of days to complete the assignment, and a breakdown of expenses.
• Copy of tax clearance certificate.

Send your application to , and copy to and . The closing date for applications is Friday, 14th June 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PATH is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital