Data Analyst

Job Summary

The Data Analyst will support the technical and analytical activities of the FairChoices Workstream by managing, analyzing, and interpreting health and policy-related data to inform evidence-based priority setting and policy decision-making processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support the development and contextualization of the FairChoices DCP Analytics model for Ethiopia.
• Collect, clean, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative datasets relevant to health policy and priority setting.
• Assist in modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis for health interventions and resource allocation.
• Prepare analytical reports, data visualizations, presentations, and policy briefs.
• Support the establishment and operationalization of the FairChoices Unit within the Ministry of Health.
• Collaborate with researchers and technical experts from the Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting (BCEPS), University of Bergen (UiB), to ensure data quality and evidence generation.
• Support capacity-building activities including training workshops and technical mentorship.
• Maintain databases and ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility.
• Perform other related technical tasks assigned by the Project Manager (PM).

Duration of Employment

• The position is contractual for a period of four (4) years, subject to satisfactory performance and project continuation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, modeling, research, or health program work.
• Strong skills in statistical and data analysis software such as R, STATA, SPSS, Python, or similar platforms.
• Experience in health systems research, economic evaluation, or policy analysis is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze large datasets and generate high-quality analytical outputs.
• Strong communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.

Skills Required:

• Computer / Software / It / Data
• Economics / Statistics
• Health / Medical