Support Regional data analysis
Apply data analysis skills to strengthen country-reported data for public health.
Overview
Apply data analysis skills to strengthen country-reported data for public health.
You have:
- Experience in public health, microbiology, epidemiology, nursing, veterinary, engineering, medicine or allied sciences, or data science.
- Proficiency in data cleaning, visualization, and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with at least one statistical package and its application in health data.
Contract
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With WHO’s support, countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region are collecting and reporting data on the progress and achievements in implementing the action plan on AMR. The assignment will focus on strengthening the analysis and usability of country-reported data from the WHO TrACSS platform.
This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your data analysis skills to a real-world global health challenge. You will also learn from WHO experts and collaborate with professionals across the region, enhancing your experience in AMR and public health data systems.
Ten selected online volunteers will work under the guidance of Acting Regional AMR Adviser with the AMR-IPC-One Health Unit, WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, and will :
Extract data (from pdf files) submitted by countries to TrACSS https://www.amrcountryprogress.org/ Clean and structure the datasets for selected indicators
Generate analytical outputs (tables and visualizations) Summarize key findings in short reports. Compare with the data from previous years for the same variables and crate a data dashboard.
Document the workflow for capacity building and future use.
Final Deliverables:
Cleaned and structured datasets in excel files.
Analytical outputs including tables and visualizations.
A summary report highlighting key trends and findings.
Dashboard
Documentation of the analysis workflow for future reference and capacity building.
Requirements:
Background: Experience in public health, microbiology, epidemiology, veterinary, engineering, nursing, medicine or allied
-Experience in public health, microbiology, epidemiology, nursing, veterinary, engineering, medicine or allied sciences, or data science.
- Proficiency in data cleaning, visualization, and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with the at least on statistical package and its application in health data.
Potential interview questions
| What experience do you have in public health and data analysis? | The interviewer wants to understand your background and its relevance to the role. | Provide specific examples of your relevant experience and skills in public health and data analysis. |
| Can you describe a time when you had to clean and structure a dataset for analysis? | This question assesses your data management and analytical skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Which statistical packages are you familiar with and how have you used them in health data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach creating visualizations for data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced while analyzing health data, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a project where you documented your analysis workflow? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when working on multiple data projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure the accuracy of your data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |