JOB POSITION FOR DATA ANALYST
JOB OPPORTUNITY: DATA ANALYST
Organization: Malaria Consortium
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: Competitive
Reporting To: Country MEL Manager
About Malaria Consortium
Malaria Consortium is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving health and saving lives in communities affected by malaria and associated health inequities. Active in Nigeria since 2008, the organization drives malaria prevention, monitoring, research, digital health, and health system strengthening initiatives across the country.
Position Summary
Malaria Consortium is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to support data analysis across its Nigeria portfolio. Working under the direct supervision of the Country MEL Manager, the successful candidate will conduct primary and secondary analyses of programme, research, survey, and evaluation data.
This role is critical in driving scientifically sound analysis to answer key disease control and programme performance questions through routine analytics, surveys, data quality assessments, and automated dashboard monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Management
Support qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis of project data and contribute to partner reports.
Conduct secondary and meta-analyses of available programme datasets to explore key research and evaluation questions.
Develop and maintain well-documented, reproducible analysis scripts using modern statistical software.
Support analysis of LQAS, coverage surveys, Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), HMIS data, routine surveillance, and monitoring datasets.
Survey Design & Digital Data Collection
Support survey inception, study design, methodology development, sample size calculations, and database creation.
Develop, deploy, clean, and validate electronic data collection tools using platforms such as KoboToolbox and SurveyCTO.
Participate in creating tools and procedures for surveys, rapid assessments, routine data collection, and surveillance.
Visualization & Reporting
Support the development, maintenance, and automation of portfolio-level dashboards and indicator tracking systems using Power BI and DHIS2 outputs.
Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, learning briefs, conference abstracts, and other technical knowledge products.
Capacity Building & Quality Control
Assist teams with data quality assessments and data audits to maintain high standards of data integrity.
Build capacity among staff in data management, statistics, and data analysis skills.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education & Essential Experience
Education: Master’s degree in Statistics, Public Health (focus on Epidemiology or Biostatistics), Demography, or a closely related field.
Analysis: Extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis and data management, preferably within an international NGO or research institution.
Research Design: Proven background in research design and implementation within international development or global health contexts.
Digital Tools: Significant experience developing electronic data collection systems via KoboToolbox and SurveyCTO.
Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with tools such as Stata, R, Python, Excel, and NVivo.
Work Authorization: Must possess the legal right to work in Nigeria.
Desirable Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of malaria, disease surveillance mechanisms, and malaria control interventions.
Working knowledge of DHIS2 and business intelligence platforms like Power BI.
Direct experience working with public health, M&E, and health system datasets.
Core Competencies
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
High attention to detail and unwavering commitment to data quality and integrity.
Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork capabilities, and the discretion to handle sensitive data confidentially.
Mentoring and leadership abilities to support junior analytical staff.
Key Collaboration & Safeguarding
Reporting & Teamwork: The position reports directly to the Country MEL Manager and works in close collaboration with the Country Research and Knowledge Management team, project leads, and technical colleagues.
Safeguarding & Ethics: Malaria Consortium is committed to safeguarding beneficiaries and upholding strict data protection and privacy standards. The candidate must adhere strictly to the organizational Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through the official channel:
👉 Apply Here: Data Analyst – Malaria Consortium Vacancy Page
Application Deadline: Not specified (rolling recruitment).
Note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position may be filled prior to a formal closing date; early application is strongly advised.
Malaria Consortium is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
