Qualification:Phd and/or Masters in Statistics/Demography/Social Sciences/Operation Research/Public Health/Mathematics (Specialisation in Statistics)

Job Title
Data Manager
Job Location
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Bhopal is known as the City of Lakes for its various natural as well as artificial lakes and is also one of the
greenest cities in India. The amalgamation of urbanized Bhopal with its old form has lent the city a
unique genre of art and culture. The city has a strong literature and theatre culture and well connected
to all parts of the country given the central location.
About Sangath
Sangath (www.sangath.in) is a not-for-profit research organization dedicated to improving mental
health across the lifespan. Our core mission and vision is to advance scientific discovery with high
potential for real world impact in the core areas of child development, adolescent and youth health, and
adult health and chronic disease. Our team consists of leading global experts in mental health research,
advocacy, and health policy, and we have a longstanding track record of high-impact publications. We
strive to advance the careers of young researchers and staff working for our organization through
educational opportunities, funding to conduct and lead independent projects, participation at national
or international conferences, and opportunities to publish findings in top tier academic journals. In our
dynamic work environment, we apply novel digital technologies, engage in community-based
partnerships, and work alongside policymakers, government officials, and global experts to drive the
development, evaluation, and delivery of affordable and effective mental health interventions aimed at
improving the lives of those impacted by mental illness.
Sangath seeks to appoint a Data Manager who will be based at Bhopal, and will work across projects
funded by the US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), WellCome Trust, Grand Challenges Canada
(GCC), and other projects at the Sangath Bhopal hub. The Data Manager will work with domestic and
international project collaborators and also with colleagues in other Sangath hubs (Goa and New Delhi)
in close collaboration and supervision of the site Principal Investigator and Director of Projects at Bhopal
in conducting various research activities and data analysis. S/he will contribute in development of
database, data collection, analysis and data visualization as per trial protocols.
The position will be hired on an annual basis with renewal depending on continued funding and
satisfactory performance.

For additional information regarding the project or the post, please email: Director of Projects, Deepak
Tugnawat (deepak.tugnawat@sangath.in) and Hub Coordinator, Ram Vishwakarma
(ram.vishwakarma@sangath.in).
Learning Opportunity

 You will get the opportunity to learn from and work with the globally acclaimed senior academicians
and researchers from our collaborative institutions/universities such as Oxford, Harvard, North
Carolina, Colorado, Vanderbilt, Yale and many others.
 You will get the opportunity to work under the guidance and mentorship of global health leaders
such as Prof Vikram Patel who is a well acclaimed professional in Global Mental Health and other
colleagues in Sangath which is one of India’s leading health research organization.
 You will get a conducive work environment for career development and to build your leadership
skills.
 Opportunity to contribute to academic outputs including publications in high impact journals and
contribute to policy impact.
For more details, please go through the website www.sangath.in
Job Description
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.
Last Date and address for applications
Last date of applications is April 23, 2021. We urge you to apply even before the last date as this vacancy
is on rolling basis and if we find suitable candidate we will recruit at the earliest. Short-listed candidates
will be invited for a telephone, virtual or in-person interview. Full applications must include a detailed
CV and must complete the attached self-assessment form.

For Assessment Form kindly visit sangath.in/careers