Main Responsibilities

Develop and execute 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 in making programmatic decisions based on data
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for teams, internal and external

Develop Jacaranda Health’s data backbone as a user-centered decision-support product

• Build dashboards that integrate multiple real-time data sources and answer program delivery and impact questions for internal and external stakeholders (such as government partners)
• Test user experience of dashboard data and designs to ensure usage of data for decision-making
• Continuously integrate user experience research findings into dashboard design and delivery

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 the 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

Lead a high-calibre D&A team

• Hire high-calibre talent that supports the D&A strategy
• Mentor and coach D&A team members to deliver high-quality data outputs and support individual career growth

Requirements

The Head of Data & Analytics role has the following require

• Master’s 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 quantitative research methods
• 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 goals

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