Senior Research Scientist - Family Planning

September 25

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Description

• We are looking for a senior researcher to lead advanced analysis of healthcare data in low and middle income countries funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. • This role is for passionate individuals using advanced analytics for impactful insights into women’s and children’s health. • You will lead a multi-country research project around women’s family planning intent, preferences, and contraceptive needs across Nigeria, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, and Pakistan. • Join a dynamic team to grow your ability to deploy innovative data science and AI techniques in a fast-paced environment to generate actionable intelligence and support effective programs for women's reproductive health.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with hands-on, end-to-end coding and analytical work with survey or health behavior data, ideally in the context of Lower- and Middle-Income Countries. PhD in a related field is a plus. • Experience in women’s sexual reproductive health behavior in LMIC settings is highly desired. • Strong ability to communicate analytics insights to senior stakeholders. • NGO- or private-sector experience in health behavior or health-related fields. • Strong command of statistical concepts and skills (e.g. confounding, linear/logistic regression, uncertainty, survey statistics). • Fluency in R and version control (Git) is required. Basic cloud computing knowledge (AWS) is a plus. • A passion for improving healthcare, health behaviors and patient outcomes through data science and behavior science. • Excellent ability to digest and evaluate evidence from interdisciplinary literature. • Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced startup environment where you can make a significant impact. • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal with ability to translate technical insights to actionable interpretations. Basic fluency in French is a plus.

Benefits

• We hire for passion and core competencies. • We look for problem-solvers and lateral thinkers. • We love it if you have done different things with your time. • If you think you are ideal for this position, write to us even if your experience doesn’t match all the requirements listed above. • Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy: Surgo believes a diverse, inclusive staff makes a stronger team and more impactful organization, committed to building and developing this team and environment. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions, languages, social class, marital status, religions, veterans status, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.