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Consultant, Statistical Analysis, Integrated Infectious Disease Capacity Building Evaluation (IDCAP)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Senior Program Manager, IDCAP

This consultancy will be based in Washington DC, but may require travel to Uganda.  Alternative assignments in Seattle or San Francisco are negotiable.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 1 – April 30, 2012

Project Overview: Accordia’s Integrated Infectious Disease Capacity-Building Evaluation (IDCAP) is a 3-year program (funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) with the goal of evaluating the cost-effectiveness of two methods to build capacity among mid-level health practitioners in sub-Saharan Africa for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.  A comprehensive surveillance system of 36 health facilities throughout Uganda provided data on the impact of a novel training package of classroom training, distance learning, and on-site support services on individual competence, facility performance, and health outcomes in the surrounding communities. 

Main Function:  The Statistical Analysis Consultant will work with IDCAP’s PIs and Senior Demographic Consultant on the analysis of the under-five mortality survey.  S/he will faithfully execute tasks described in the data analysis plan, including assessment of data quality, creating analysis files, and advanced statistical analysis.  S/he will contribute to writing of reports and manuscript about the results.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Collaborate with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics who conducted the field work and data entry on assessment of the quality of the data, including reviewing data cleaning procedures and data files
• Creation of analysis files including coding to create dependent and independent variables based on several  datasets and multiple questions, and imputing missing data, as needed
• Conduct statistical analysis using STATA, including comparing and revision of estimates from alternative statistical models
• Technically interpret results of analysis, and skillfully present visualizations of data and analysis for both oral and written formats
• Collaborate with IDCAP investigators, program managers, and evaluation team to complete joint scientific reports and overviews, including review of such reports to ensure accuracy and clarity

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in demography (preferred), statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, economics or other field with emphasis on quantitative analysis
• Three years of professional experience in related field
• One year of experience in statistical methods and interpretation
• Excellent computer skills including statistical analysis packages (Stata), databases, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software, email
• Excellent writing, analytical and oral presentation skills
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• PhD degree or candidate
• Experience with analysis of Demographic and Health Survey data
• Understanding of management information systems in the health sector
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and teams
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast paced, international environment and with a unique attention to detail

To apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to:
Tiera Kendle, Accordia Global Health Foundation
E-mail: tkendle@accordiafoundation.org

No phone calls please. Submit cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and short writing sample by Wednesday, January 6, 2012.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.