Job Summary
The Research Design & Evaluation (RD&E) team is the heart of Jacaranda Health, providing evidence for product design, implementation, scale and expansion of Jacaranda’s programming. The Data and Analytics (D&A) department is housed within the division of RD&E and forms the backbone upon which its programs are established. We pride ourselves on being data and technically adept, working with cutting edge technology to drive high value solutions for maternal health. The department is responsible for delivering high quality data, complex visualizations, and leading data inquiries, all which support the organization’s mission. The team creates data stories which are internalized by all departments of Jacaranda Health, as well as external stakeholders, from the Ministry of Health, National, County and Sub County governments, academic institutions, and others.
The Head of Department will develop and lead a departmental strategy that supports the mission and growth of Jacaranda Health by providing information that advances programing. He/She will have the opportunity to lead a rapidly growing team that supports the implementation, assessment, and scale of Jacaranda’s package of tech-centered health solutions. The role is self-directed, and will be responsible for working closely with multiple teams, providing data that informs machine learning and AI enabled mobile platforms, directs program implementation, supports the design and analysis of robust research projects, and communicates across stakeholders. The Head of Department will provide a wide range of advanced statistical expertise, guidance, and support to the organization and will lead the department to collect, analyze, and interpret Jacaranda Health data across multiple platforms towards answering questions of impact, implementation success, and product design.
Main Responsibilities
Develop a data and analytics strategy that supports Jacaranda’s mission
Assess the organizational needs and build a robust and ambitious strategy for the next 3-5 years
Develop and execute a roadmap to deliver on the strategy
Collaborate with all other departments within Jacaranda to support the organization to make programmatic decisions based on data
Serve as a subject-matter expert for teams, internal and external
Create and answer data questions that support program delivery
Develop and implement an analysis plan to assess the organization’s theory of change
Assess programmatic outcomes and health outcomes
Apply high quality statistical models that can help in decision making for improvement of programs
Ensure data is used to focus organizational efforts on our end users
Ensure consistent, high quality data that serves as a critical resource for the organization
Develop efficient data collection and management procedures
Identify and propose improvements to data management procedures to maximize efficiency and quality
Ensure data practices are in line with global and local ethical standards
Develop and implement effective data communication strategies
Assess data communication barriers internally and externally and develop a plan to address them
Ensure data is used for decision making by all Jacaranda Health staff and by external partners, including the Ministry of Health and other government stakeholders
Create interactive and cutting edge data visualizations and dashboards Lead in documenting, disseminating, and promoting the utilization of generated knowledge (lessons, successes, challenges) garnered from internal program assessments
Support RD&E-led product design and research
Use data to inform research design and lead complex analysis strategies for research projects such as randomized control trials and implementation research
Support product design through data gathering and analysis
Lead a high caliber D&A team
Hire high-caliber talent that supports the D&A strategy
Mentor and coach D&A team members to deliver high-quality data outputs
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or similar.
At least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
3 years should be in a managerial position, leading and mentoring data teams.
Proficiency in STATA, SPSS, SAS or R
Knowledge of information databases; SQL and Non-Relational Databases
Proficiency in MS Office and G-Suite
Ability to apply a range of advanced statistical techniques in support of scientific research studies and/or experiments.
Ability to process data and format and generate insightful and engaging dashboards and reports.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods
Research design and analysis, including sampling
Experience networking and building relationships with partners, government, and research institutions in the public and private sectors
A self-motivated team leader
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work with different people across different levels of experience
Flexibility and willingness to learn
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve problems
Ability to find effective and efficient ways to accomplish goal
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