Data Analyst, Research and Clinical Quality Improvement Consultant
Resolve To Save LivesResolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a global health organization that partners locally and globally to create and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. Millions of people die from preventable health threats. We collaborate to close the gap between proven, life-saving solutions and the people who need them. Since 2017, we’ve worked with governments and other partners in more than 60 countries to save millions of lives. We work toward a future where people live longer, healthier lives, communities flourish, and economies thrive. This is an ambitious vision, and it inspires us and our partners to make progress every day.
The Cardiovascular Health (CVH) unit at RTSL provides technical assistance in developing cardiovascular disease prevention programs to help countries improve their people's heart health. Working with our partners to improve the control of high blood pressure, reduce salt intake, and eliminate transfat from the global food supply, the CVH team has helped save countless lives from cardiovascular disease.
Position Summary
Resolve to Save Lives is seeking a Data Analyst, Research and Clinical Quality Improvement Consultant to support our Cardiovascular Health (CVH) team.
The Data Analyst Consultant will support Resolve to Save Lives in completing research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing the organization's CVH initiative, with a focus on evaluating clinical interventions to control hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes in focus countries.
Duration and Location
The Data Analyst, Research and Clinical Quality Improvement Consultant position is a 12-month consultancy open to candidates based in India.
Core Tasks and Activities
The Data Analyst Consultant will collaborate with the Chief of Cardiovascular Health Research and Chief Medical Officer for Performance Improvement to support the completion of research and quality improvement projects led by Resolve to Save Lives staff or external research partners. The Consultant will also collaborate with the Resolve to Save Lives Technology Team and abide by the Team's technical data integrity standards and practices. They will ensure compliance with research ethics best practices as defined by the Resolve to Save Lives Research Committee.
Contract Deliverables
- Extract de-identified data from clinical databases (e.g., Simple app, DHIS2 individual patient data)
- Clean and prepare datasets
- Develop statistical analysis plans for projects
- Conduct statistical analyses
- Develop measurement frameworks and generate reports for improving program quality
- Produce analysis outputs such as tables, figures, dashboards, etc.
- Participate in the drafting of research articles, reports, and other communications
- Monitor data integrity and privacy protection
- Provide data analysis support and training to external partners
Contract Management
The Independent Contractor will submit all deliverables to the Chief of Hypertension Control Science Program, who will manage this contract and monitor progress toward the deliverables.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree or higher in biostatistics, data science, or equivalent discipline
Experience:
- At least five years of work experience performing data analysis for health or health care organizations
- Track record of completed and published research products in the health field
Skills & abilities:
- Proven research and analytical skills; demonstrated experience in advanced data management
- Independent proficiency with SQL programming and data management
- Independent proficiency with statistical programming and data management (R Studio or equivalent)
- Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools for data generation, query design, and advanced data analysis (eg, prompt engineering and query optimization using LLMs)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Metabase)
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly under pressure and deliver against tight deadlines whilst maintaining high quality of work
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Flexible, collaborative work style, yet capable of working independently
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Other:
- Human subjects research ethics training
- Willingness to engage with stakeholders across time zones
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in or understanding of non-communicable disease epidemiology and clinical management
- Global health research experience; experience with conducting research focused on diverse geographical contexts
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role.
RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.