Data Management Officer

Jhpiego; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, seeks a Data Management Officer for the Maternal Newborn Health Project in West Bengal and New Delhi. The role focuses on turning project data into actionable insights to improve programs and inform decisions.

You will manage datasets, run quality checks, perform analyses, and develop data visualizations for donor reports and external communications, reporting to the Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus certification in Advanced Excel.
• Postgraduate diploma or master's in computer science, IT, data science, or related field (e.g., MSc or MCA).
• Training/certificate courses in data visualization software and data analysis packages/programming languages.
• Minimum five years of experience in managing, analyzing and creating data visualizations from large data sets.
• Desirable: experience with public health data and government health program data portals (HMIS, RCH Portal, AB-HWC portal).

Responsibilities

• Manage datasets generated or accessed during the project.
• Verify data accuracy with quality checks.
• Conduct descriptive and inferential analysis in collaboration with M&E team.
• Lead creation of data visualizations (static and interactive).
• Support project field offices in data management, analysis and visualizations.
• Prepare data for donor reports and external program reports.
• Support communications with fact sheets, infographics, and other materials.
• Mentor staff on data analysis and visualization methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Advanced Excel

R

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree with Advanced Excel certification

Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

GIS

ODK (Open Data Kit)

Job description

Jhpiego is a non‑profit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practice into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a new‑born to breath. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Under the Maternal Newborn Health Project, Jhpiego is hiring Data Management Officers based at West Bengal and New Delhi. The Data Management Officers will play a pivotal role in extracting actionable insights from project data as well as available secondary data sources. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to evidence‑based decision‑making and project optimization. The position will report to Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research.

Responsibilities

• Manage the different datasets generated or accessed during course of the project.
• Verify accuracy of data by performing required data quality checks.
• Conduct descriptive and inferential analysis on data, in collaboration with M&E team members.
• Lead the creation of effective data visualizations (both static and interactive).
• Support project field offices in data management, analysis and visualizations.
• Prepare data for donor reports and other external program reports as needed.
• Support communication division in developing fact sheets, infographics and other communization materials.
• Provide mentorship on data analysis and data visualization methods, to other project staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor s degree in any discipline with certification in Advanced Excel.
• Desirable: Postgraduate diploma or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Data Science, or a related field (e.g., MSc or MCA).
• Training/certificate courses in relevant data visualization softwares and data analysis packages/programming languages.
• Minimum five years of experience in managing, analyzing and creating data visualizations from large data sets.
• Work experience with public health related data is desirable.
• Work experience with government health program data portals (HMIS, RCH Portal, AB-HWC portal etc.) is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Abilities/Skills:

• • Advanced proficiency in excel, analysis packages such as R (or similar), and relevant programming languages (e.g. Python).
  • Proficiency in the use of Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization softwares.
  • Knowledge of using GIS software and geographic mapping.
  • Familiarity with data collection and management platforms such as Microsoft Access, EpiCollect5, DHIS2, Open Data Kit (ODK).
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work in a diversified team as well as independently.
  • Willingness and flexibility to work on a wide range of tasks.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.