SYSTEMS ENGINEER \u2013 DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS \u2013 HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT (1) \u2013 LUSAKA
\nHealthy Learners is an award-winning non-profit organization committed to improving the health of children in Zambia and beyond. Healthy Learners is achieving this through our unique model of school-based community health by training teachers in community health care and making schools entry points into the public healthcare system. We currently serve over 975,000 students across are where we are working with the Zambian government to scale nationally and other countries in the region. Visit: www.healthylearners.com
\nWe are seeking to recruit the services of qualified talented and dedicated professional to fill the position of Systems Engineer \u2013 Data Management and Analysis -Health Data Management to be based Lusaka \u2013 full time.
\nPOSITION OVERVIEW
\nWe are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in health data management and analysis to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for parsing large health data sets, coding scripts to clean and deduplicate data, and facilitating the sharing of this processed data with the Ministry of Health in Zambia for integration with DHIS2. This role is crucial in ensuring data integrity and availability for enhancing public health initiatives.
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Data Analysis: Parse, analyze, and interpret large health data sets to extract meaningful insights.
\nData Cleaning: Develop and implement scripts and algorithms for data cleaning and deduplication to ensure high-quality data sets.
\nCollaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including health officials and IT teams, to align data management practices with organizational goals.
\nData Sharing: Prepare and securely share cleaned data sets with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, ensuring compliance with all relevant data governance and privacy regulations.
\nDocumentation: Maintain detailed documentation of data processing workflows, including code repositories and methodologies used for data management.
\nTechnical Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues.
\nTraining: Offer training and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on best practices for data handling and analysis.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
\nMinimum 5 years Proven work experience in data management, specifically working with large data sets in a healthcare context.
\nProficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
\nFamiliarity with data cleaning tools and libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
\nStrong understanding of data privacy and security regulations relevant to health data.
\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
\nStrong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
\nKnowledge of Zambian healthcare systems and data-sharing protocols is a plus.<\/p>\n
WHAT WE OFFER<\/p>\n
Competitive salary and benefits package.
\nOpportunities for professional development and growth.
\nA collaborative and inclusive work environment.
\nMeaningful contribution to advancing child health in Zambia.<\/p>\n
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