Position Title: Quantitative Data Analyst

Project: Cervical Cancer and Tampon-Based HPV Screening in Nigeria (CATCH Study)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid arrangements may be considered)

Contract Type: Consultancy/Short-Term Contract

Duration: 3 – 4 Months (with possibility of extension based on project needs)

About the Study

The Cervical Cancer and Tampon-Based HPV Screening in Nigeria (CATCH Study) is a clinical research study funded by Grand Challenges Canada and implemented by the Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI). The study evaluates the acceptability, feasibility, diagnostic performance, and cost-effectiveness of tampon-based self-collection for HPV screening compared with healthcare worker-collected cervical samples among women in Nigeria.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantitative Data Analyst to support data management, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of study findings.

Key Responsibilities

The Quantitative Data Analyst will:

• Develop and implement the quantitative data analysis plan.
• Perform data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance checks.
• Manage and analyze study datasets using appropriate statistical software.
• Conduct descriptive, inferential, and diagnostic performance analyses.
• Calculate sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, agreement statistics (e.g., Cohen’s Kappa), and other relevant measures.
• Support analysis of laboratory bridging study data.
• Produce statistical tables, charts, and visualizations.
• Contribute to study reports, donor reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator, Project Director, and research team to interpret findings.
• Maintain data confidentiality and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and study protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience conducting quantitative analysis for public health or clinical research projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in STATA, R, SPSS, SAS, or similar statistical software.
• Experience analyzing clinical trial, diagnostic accuracy, epidemiological, or health systems research data.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods, data management, and reporting.
• Excellent report writing and data visualization skills.

Desirable

• Experience with HPV, cancer screening, infectious diseases, or reproductive health research.
• Experience analyzing PCR and diagnostic test data.
• Previous involvement in peer-reviewed publications.
• Familiarity with REDCap, KoboToolbox, DHIS2, or other electronic data capture systems.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex statistical findings into clear, actionable insights.

Deliverables

• The selected candidate will support the production of:
• Clean and validated study datasets.
• Statistical analysis outputs and interpretation.
• Tables, figures, and dashboards.
• Bridging study analysis report.
• Contributions to the final study report and scientific manuscripts.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter detailing relevant experience.
• A current CV (maximum 4 pages).
• Evidence of previous quantitative analysis work (publications, reports, or other relevant outputs).
• Contact details of two professional referees.

Application Deadline: 14^th August 2026

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their application documents to:

info@ehainigeria.org

Subject Line: Application – Quantitative Data Analyst (CATCH Study)

Equal Opportunity Statement

EHAI is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from qualified candidates with diverse professional backgrounds and experiences.