About the role

  • Program Associate, Data Scientist supporting data-driven health projects in Cameroon. Focused on women's health and infectious diseases with statistical analysis and data visualization.

Responsibilities

  • Support the mapping, cleaning, and harmonization of women's health and MNCH/SRH indicators data from multiple data sources.
  • Lead in the design and implementation of the Women's Health Equity Index (WHEI) using statistical techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and regression modeling.
  • Develop a standardized data collection tool to serve as the central database for WHEI indicators.
  • Conduct scenario modeling using ML techniques to evaluate the impact of policy interventions.
  • Collaborate with supply-chain and health system teams to develop predictive models and early-warning systems for stock-outs.
  • Analyze diagnostics readiness data for priority SRH/MNCH diagnostics.
  • Create geospatial analyses, interactive dashboards, charts, tables, and visual analytics products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Data Modelling, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 1–3 years’ work experience in data analysis and data modelling particularly within a public health or related setting.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one data analysis software: R, Python, SPSS, or Stata.
  • Familiarity with Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau and QGIS.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical techniques and interest in equity-focused modeling.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of French (bilingual is an asset).

Benefits

  • CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Providing an environment of fairness and mutual respect

Job title

Program Associate, Data Scientist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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