HERD International - Recent Job Vacancy Nepal

Nos. of Opening : 1
Location : CENTRAL OFFICE LALITPUR
Salary : Negotiable
Category : Analyst

Job Description

The anticipated roles and responsibilities of Data Analyst include but are not limited to the following

Quantitative Data Collection Tools Development

Design and develop robust data collection tools and templates for surveys, assessments, and monitoring activities.
Collaborate with research teams to ensure tools capture relevant quantitative data for study objectives.
Test, validate, and refine data collection tools for accuracy, usability, and reliability.
Provide technical support for the deployment of digital data collection tools (e.g., mobile or web-based platforms).
Train field teams on the use of data collection tools, ensuring consistent and accurate data entry.

Data Management

Develop and maintain efficient data storage, organization, and retrieval systems.
Oversee data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity of datasets.
Standardize data coding and formatting to facilitate consistent analysis workflows.
Maintain accurate metadata and documentation for datasets, including variable descriptions and processing steps.
Establish data management protocols to safeguard data security and confidentiality.

Data Analysis

Perform statistical analyses, including descriptive, inferential, and multivariate techniques, using STATA or R.
Conduct advanced analyses, such as regression modeling, factor analysis, and longitudinal data analysis.
Explore data for trends, associations, and patterns relevant to health research objectives.
Provide insights into key research questions and develop predictive models when necessary.
Support research teams with sample size calculations and power analyses during study design.

Data Interpretation and Reporting

Interpret complex analytical results in a clear and concise manner for diverse audiences.
Develop reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings effectively.
Collaborate with researchers to contextualize results within health systems and policy frameworks.
Create data visualizations to highlight significant trends and insights.
Contribute to the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs, and technical reports.

Collaboration and Capacity Building

Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including epidemiologists, public health specialists, and policymakers.
Provide mentorship and capacity-building sessions on quantitative data collection and STATA or R usage.
Engage in collaborative study design, including identifying appropriate variables and measurement techniques.
Participate in workshops and meetings to align data activities with organizational goals and objectives.

Ethics and Compliance

Ensure data collection and analysis activities adhere to ethical research guidelines and data privacy regulations.
Support the preparation of datasets and methodologies for submission to ethical review boards.
Maintain compliance with funding agency requirements and organizational data governance policies.

Continuous Learning and Improvement

Stay updated on new developments in quantitative research methods, data analysis, and STATA/R/Python functionalities.
Recommend and implement innovative tools and methodologies to enhance data workflows.
Evaluate the effectiveness of data processes and propose improvements to optimize efficiency.

Job Specification

Must have:

Master’s degree in public health, bio-statistics or data science.
A minimum 3 years of experience in data management, analysis, data visualization and public health research implementation.
Understanding of the health system of Nepal, familiarity with health system data and nationally representative surveys and census database.
Skills of designing quantitative data collection systems and data analysis using R or STATA.
Proven experience in handling big data.

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Organization Summary

HERD INTERNATIONAL is a research and development agency, promoting evidence informed policies and practices for sustainable development and contributing to improve quality of life of people. It is legally registered as a service company under the Office of the Company Registrar, Ministry of Industry, Nepal. HERD INTERNATIONAL functions with the principles of Youth-Centric Empowerment, High Regard to Human Subjects, Partnership and Collaboration, Integrated Development, Innovation for Impact, Translating Evidence into Policy and Practice and Zero Tolerance on Corruption and Misappropriation. All members of this organization embody in principle and practice these principles.

We function with 3E approaches of EFFICIENCY, EXECUTION and EMPOWERMENT.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work

Location Kathmandu , Nepal

Organization Size 1-10