Key performance areas

• Assist in organizing, conceptualizing and conducting large, advanced spatial analyses as part of a team.

• Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.

• Review existing or incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.

• Performing data cleaning to convert data into its desired form.

• Develop geodatabase schemas and analytical methods needed to support project goals.

• Analyse and report on patterns and trends through spatial mapping of data.

• Perform literature searches in order to supplement specialist knowledge and support healthcare policy and decisions.

• Communicate and collaborate with team members and individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical.

Required minimum education and training

MSc in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Biostatistics/ Epidemiology, or a related field.

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  Advanced GIS software knowledge and experience including Esri GIS core products (e.g., ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online)

• Intermediate knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python, R) and relational database management system software (e.g. SQL)

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and statistical software programmes (e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS)

• Good understanding of geospatial (GIS) reporting

• Understanding of the design of database architectures, data warehouses, data migrations, visual design/ dashboards

• Research interest in priority diseases

• Knowledge or interest in epidemiology practices

• Knowledge of data quality management practices and data security and privacy

• Advanced communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks within multiple ongoing projects

• Ability to work independently

• Attention to detail
  

Required minimum work experience