Global Health Data Analyst – Polio Program (1-Year)

WHO - World Health Organization; Genf; On-site; CHF 58,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

WHO - World Health Organization is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Polio Eradication Initiative with data management, analysis and reporting. The role focuses on cleaning and uploading immunization and surveillance data, producing reports, and improving data quality across POLIS and related systems.

The position requires a degree in information management or related field, 5+ years in health data analytics, and experience with MS Access, Excel, GIS tools and statistical software.

Qualifications

• Essential: First university degree in information management or related field.
• Desirable: Formal training in data management.

Responsibilities

• Clean, verify, enter and upload datasets (AFP, Env, Lab, SIA and others).
• Produce regular standardized reports for outbreak and high-risk countries.
• Regularly run data quality checks to improve data quality.
• Audit POLIS reports and outputs to support development.
• Track and analyze polio virus type 2 lab results with regional teams.
• Support risk analysis for Event Briefings with timely analyses.
• Coordinate with partners and share insights to inform strategies.
• Provide training on data entry and analytical techniques to staff.

Skills

MS Access

Excel

GIS / QGIS

EpiInfo

VBScript

VBA

R

HTML

T-SQL

Education

Bachelor degree in information management or related field

Tools

ESRI GIS / QGIS

Job description

WHO - World Health Organization is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Polio Eradication Initiative with data management, analysis and reporting. The role focuses on cleaning and uploading immunization and surveillance data, producing reports, and improving data quality across POLIS and related systems.

The position requires a degree in information management or related field, 5+ years in health data analytics, and experience with MS Access, Excel, GIS tools and statistical software.