Position: Data Manager

Organization: Sangath

Location: Madhya Pradesh

Main job responsibilities of Data Manager will be –

• To design and develop database for Sangath research programs.

• To design and develop dashboard for data visualization.

• To supervise regular data collection through online and server database and ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations.

• To record, manage and preserve monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way.

• To analyse and discuss findings based on regular process data.

• Provide technical support on process M&E and evidence-based recommendations to the Project Management team.

• Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to Project’s service delivery process,monitoring and evaluation System.

• Adhere to the US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), WellCome Trust, GCC Data Archive guidelines and requirements for structuring data.

• Oversee and coordinate the data sharing schedule and submission of raw data to the NIMH, GCC,WellCome Trust Data Archive on a quarterly basis.

• Complete and submit necessary NIMH Data Archive Data Submission Agreements and documentation.

• To lead Data analysis as may be required for data visualization and research.

• Coordinate with the Field Team, project implementation team, for ensuring data quality and processing.

• Maintain the documents/ data and records, relevant to the project.

• Assist in developing quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports.

• Develop and share field visit reports with relevant staff.

• Any other activity as per the need of programme or tasks assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Desired Candidate Profile

The following criteria are essential:

• PhD and/or Masters in Statistics/ Demography/ Social Sciences/ Operation Research/Public Health/ Mathematics (Specialization in Statistics).

• Experience in data analysis and management of a public health programme (preferably a research program).

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi

• Willingness to be based at Bhopal and ready to take up occasional field work in the state.

Desirable criteria are:

• Experience in database development and research data analysis and management especially in RedCap platform.

• Well verse in qualitative and quantitative data analysis software such as Nvivo, STATA and ‘R’ etc.

Remuneration and contractual duration

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial appointment will be made for three months’ probation from the date of joining, with renewal up to one year based on a performance review.