The Global Health Division (GHD) of the International Development Group (IDG) of RTI International is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Health Data Analyst [RTI internal title: Research Health Informaticist 1]. This is a full-time position based in RTI’s headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC or Washington, DC.
IDG provides technical assistance, applied research, and training to local and national governments in developing and transition countries. RTI has extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing information and communications technology projects around the world. Our work to improve information systems is carried out in conjunction with RTI’s strong social science background in projects to strengthen local and national governments and systems in developing countries and open new channels of communication between citizens, their leaders, and create new opportunities for individuals.
RTI is seeking a dynamic professional to provide substantive analytical and data interpretive support. S/he will work as part of a team, with guidance from subject matter experts, to identify and implement the optimal method for intermediate to advanced statistical analysis, data visualization, and report generation and provide information insights to clients to help them make better use of their data and prioritize business needs. S/he will review data and recommend the appropriate statistical approach to answer programmatic and research questions in the global health setting. A successful candidate would have demonstrated experience using analytics packages like SAS, Stata, or R and be able to write complex queries in SQL. The candidate will provide support to international projects via remote communications, as well as travel internationally when required, primarily to developing countries. Strong interests in international development and global health are required. The Health Data Analyst will report directly to the Informatics Application Advisor, Global Health Division.
Responsibilities:
• Advise on appropriate statistical approach and conduct data analysis
• Analyze data stored in relational databases and in other file formats to produce tables, graphs, and reports
• Provide information insights to clients to help them make better use of their data
• Assist projects and proposals with development of the analytic plan
• International travel of up to 20% is required
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related technical field with minimum of 3 years of professional experience. • Work experience in resource constrained setting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong quantitative skills
• Experience in electronic data management, particularly in obtaining and processing data.
• Strong computer knowledge and proficient in SQL, SAS, R, or Stata. (SQL required, R preferred)
• Experience supporting stakeholders with interpretation of statistical test results
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to retain confidentiality.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a matrix-oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of time.
• Must be fluent (writing and speaking) in English.
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