Health Analyst

Health Analyst Jobs in Lusaka and Surrounding Districts

Avencion is excited to announce openings for Health Analyst jobs in Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Chililabombwe, and Mpulungu as part of the District Health Analyst Leadership Program. This full-time, six-month paid internship offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to develop analytical and leadership skills while contributing to the strengthening of public health systems across Zambia.

About the District Health Analyst Leadership Program

The program targets ambitious individuals aged 20 to 29 who are passionate about public health and eager to build a career in health systems strengthening. As a District Health Analyst Intern, you will gain hands-on experience collaborating with district health offices, health facilities, and community stakeholders to improve health service delivery through data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities for Health Analyst Jobs in Lusaka and Other Locations

• Collaborate with district health teams and community partners to identify and address public health implementation challenges.
• Support infectious disease surveillance, routine health reporting, and health system strengthening activities.
• Collect, clean, validate, analyze, and interpret health data to inform evidence-based decisions.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend practical solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement, field visits, mentoring, and progress reporting.
• Monitor program implementation and document lessons learned and emerging insights.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome graduates holding a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Postgraduate Diploma in disciplines such as:

• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Statistics, Mathematics, and Data Science
• Health Informatics and Information Systems
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Physics and Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences and Development Studies
• Business Administration and Management

Candidates from non-health backgrounds with strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Understanding of data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork abilities.
• Integrity, accountability, initiative, and leadership potential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork, including assignments in rural districts.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, and professional excellence.

Additional Advantages

Experience or familiarity with any of the following will be considered a plus:

• DHIS2, IDSR, KoboToolbox, ODK
• Power BI, R, Python
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Community Engagement
• Zambia’s District Health System

Experience and Career Development

This program is designed to nurture potential rather than require extensive professional experience. Recent graduates and early-career professionals with relevant internship, research, volunteering, or community engagement experience are encouraged to apply. There is potential for internship extension and consideration for future full-time roles within Avencion.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online by 23rd November 2026 using the following link:

https://forms.gle/P48GtUTDSAwShaUa7

Please ensure your application clearly states “District Health Analyst Leadership Program”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Avencion

Avencion is a global social impact enterprise delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to strengthen governments, organizations, businesses, and communities. We believe that strong public health systems depend on capable, ethical, and innovative leaders from diverse professional backgrounds. Your background is your starting point; your potential is what matters.

Join us. Learn. Lead. Make an impact.

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvj2wJaDxxBxZnVkPHlz4WwB3EpxBbNhL8P2XRkzqZI54dXg/viewform?pli=1