Global Polio Data & Insights Analyst

Global Roles; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data Analyst supports Global Polio Eradication by managing and analyzing polio data, producing reports, improving data quality, and offering training to regional and country offices. The role drives data-driven insights to support eradication goals and coordinates with partners to strengthen data management capacities.

Required experience includes health information systems, data analytics, and English; French knowledge is a plus for regional work in Geneva and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information management or related field with data analytics.
• Formal training in data management is desirable.
• At least 5 years in health information systems, statistics, and data management.
• Experience with public health databases and GIS/mapping tools.
• Experience with data analysis of communicable or vaccine‑preventable diseases.
• International exposure required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, verify, enter and upload AFP, Env, Lab, SIA and other datasets from regional and country offices.
• Produce regular/standardized reports for outbreak and high‑risk countries.
• Perform data quality and consistency checks to improve data quality.
• Audit POLIS reports and output for POLIS development.
• Track and analyze status polio virus type 2 lab results with regional labs.
• Produce analyses for Event Briefing Meetings on short notice.
• Coordinate with global and regional partners to inform polio eradication strategies.
• Provide training to regional and country office staff on data entry and analytical techniques.
• Provide other technical support as needed.

Skills

Data Management

Statistical Analysis

Health Information Systems

Public Health Data Analysis

GIS Mapping

R Programming

VBScript

VBA Programming

HTML

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management or related field

Certificate in data management

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

ESRI GIS

QGIS

EpiInfo

MS SQL-Server

T-SQL

SVN Version Control

HTML

VBScript

VBA Programming

R Programming

Job description

The Data Analyst supports Global Polio Eradication by managing and analyzing polio data, producing reports, improving data quality, and offering training to regional and country offices. The role drives data-driven insights to support eradication goals and coordinates with partners to strengthen data management capacities.

Required experience includes health information systems, data analytics, and English; French knowledge is a plus for regional work in Geneva and international collaboration.