• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst in the public health sector
•  Experience in data mining
• Understanding of machine-learning and operations research
• Knowledge of SQL, JavaScript, and Python; familiarity with Java is an asset
• Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. PowerBI) and data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop)
• Experience using DHIS2
• Experience using collaborative project management tools (e.g. GIT, JIRA)
• Analytical mind and business acumen
• Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)
•  Understanding of public health reporting indicators
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Competencies

• The Foundation expects all employees to possess the fundamental competencies of interpersonal skills, communication, accountability, continual learning, and driving results.
• The ideal candidate will either be proficient or advanced in the following set of competencies, specific to this position’s level of Manager:
• Developing Others – Developing others is a person’s ability to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Managing Conflict – Managing conflict is a person’s ability to encourage creative tension and differences of opinions. He/she will anticipate and take steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations while resolving conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Managing People – Managing people is a person’s ability to build and manage workforce based on organization goals, budget, considerations, and staff needs.
• He/she will ensure that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded.
• He/she will also manage a multi-cultural workforce and a variety of workforce situations.