Job Description
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The Disease Modelling Specialist will lead technical work to generate Kenya’s first comprehensive national and sub-national estimates of Asthma, COPD, and PTLD. The position will involve a mix of data analysis, model development, stakeholder engagement and evidence translation into actionable policy recommendations. The Disease Modelling Specialist will report to the Senior Director — Infectious Diseases.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct a structured review of global and regional methodologies used to estimate the burden of asthma, COPD, and PTLD.
- Summarize methodological options, data requirements, assumptions, and limitations applicable to the Kenyan context.
- Recommend the most appropriate estimation approach for Kenya.
- Model Design and Implementation
- Identify, adapt, or develop statistical/mathematical models to estimate disease burden and prevalence, using available national and sub-national data sources.
- Implement models in reproducible code (such as R or Python), applying best practices in epidemiological modelling and sensitivity analysis.
- Generate scenario-based estimates (e.g., conservative, moderate, and high estimates) and quantify uncertainty intervals.
- Compile and clean relevant datasets, including national and county-level population data, health facility data, national surveys, TB program data, and other relevant epidemiological studies.
- Establish and maintain a data catalogue and documentation system.
- Consolidate datasets for model validation and testing.
- Validate model assumptions and results through stakeholder review meetings and expert consultations.
- Cross-check outputs against comparable international and regional estimates.
- Refine models based on feedback and incorporate validation results into technical documentation.
Produce clear and comprehensive outputs, including:
- A technical report detailing methodology and results.
- Policy briefs and data visualisations summarizing key findings for decision-makers.
- Slide decks and summary infographics for advocacy and dissemination.
- Support the development of advocacy materials to inform resource allocation and program prioritization for asthma, COPD, and PTLD.
- Conduct hands-on training sessions for Ministry of Health and partner staff on model interpretation, data analysis, and maintenance.
- Develop user-friendly documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enable institutionalisation of the model.
- Develop a detailed work plan and deliverables schedule aligned with program timelines.
- Coordinate regularly with government counterparts, academic partners, and implementing agencies.
- Prepare periodic progress reports, presentations, and technical updates for program leadership.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A degree or higher in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Mathematical Modelling, Health Metrics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Health Economics or related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in disease burden estimation, epidemiological modelling, or quantitative health research.
- Demonstrated experience in using and developing models for estimating prevalence, incidence, or disease burden.
- Strong proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python, or Stata.
- Proven ability to manage and analyse large datasets from multiple sources.
- Experience working with ministries of health or public health institutions in low- or middle-income countries.
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