Position: Data Scientist/ Statistician

Organization: Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health

Location: Gadchiroli

Job Specifications:
1) Position: Data Scientist / Statistician + Software Programmer
2) Location: SEARCH, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra
3) Reporting to: Director, SEARCH

Job Description:
Part 1: Research, Training and Data Analysis
1. Participate in and contribute to various research studies and service programs of SEARCH.
2. Perform independent, advanced statistical analyses required for interim study monitoring, routine study reporting, and manuscript preparation, as required by the research objectives.
3. Ability to lead statistical analysis and to combine with broader analytical trends and observations. This work includes explaining and applying findings and recommendations following the assessment.
4. Extract data records from a database management system, using appropriate data management computer software, to produce abstracted data files which will be used for routine and special statistical analysis and data reporting tasks.
5. Prepare a data quality check list for field supervisors and data collectors and training field staff for specific data collection.
6. Prepare a statistical and data plan for a given study.
7. Doing field visits to maintain data quality in the fields.
8. Present analyzed data on various topics to the management.
9. Participate in writing manuscripts for publication as co-author.
10. Update skills and knowledge in the way of journal club, online courses, attending workshops and reading.
Part 2: Software Programming
1. In- house development of various software required for different departments of SEARCH as and when required.
2. Data base management of all departments and handling Windows / open-source operating system.
3. Developing android-based / cloud-based applications for community programs and hospital departments.
4. Training staff to use the database of SEARCH and training new staff on various software and applications of SEARCH.
5. Data management in any offsite server, its handling, processing, retrieval and maintenance.

Candidate Profile:
1. M.Sc. Statistics / M.Sc. Bio-statistics / Ph.D. / M.Sc. Data Science / MS Data Science / MS- Any stream / MTech / MCA / PGDM Data Science / B.E / B. Tech / BCA / BCs.
2. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in data collection in the field, analysis and research.
3. Experience in software programming or willingness to learn the same to create various software depending on the requirement of organization.
4. Ethical and value driven with strong belief in social sector.
5. Understanding of statistical concepts and methods, especially data analysis and research methods like study designs, data planning and data interpretation skills.
6. Skilled in using software like:
a. Python / Java / Cloud computing (Any programming language).
b. Open MRS / Open ERP or any similar programming language for developing a Data Base Management System in health care.
c. R, STATA, SPSS, EPinfo for statistical analysis.
d. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
e. MySQL server
f. Cloud Computing
7. Deep understanding of statistics and experience with machine learning algorithms / techniques.
8. Ability to promptly assess a problem qualitatively and quantitatively.
9. Proven experience in conducting various methods of statistical analysis including machine learning, and predictive modeling.
10. Minimum commitment of 3 years.

Benefit package:
• Starting Salary: Negotiable as per qualifications and experience.
• Annual increment: Due each year as per the policy of SEARCH.
• Accommodation: Will be provided in the campus as per need (single or family).
• Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Medical Insurance and Gratuity will be applicable as per the policy of SEARCH.
• Growth of the Individual: SEARCH strives to create a clear path for career progression for the Professional by providing learning opportunities through       mentoring by eminent medical professionals, courses, workshops and field visits.
• Health Care: Primary & secondary medical care provided free of cost in the hospital of SEARCH, for staff as well as immediate family members.
• Education of Children: Free pick and drop back facility for children in school at the Gadchiroli Town (with CBSE School till 12th standard).
• Scholarship to children of the Staff for higher education as per policy of SEARCH.
• Spouse: SEARCH considers the position of the Spouse of the candidate empathetically, and though not assured, strive to explore appropriate job for the spouse based on need and competencies of the candidate.
• Leaves: 16 days summer vacation + 7 days Diwali vacation + 7 Casual Leaves + 12 National Holidays.