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Data Cum Program Associates

India

  • Organization: Jhpiego
  • Location: India
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Knowledge Management
    • Evaluation
    • Policy
    • Doctors
    • Nurses
    • Media
    • Research
    • NutritionMonitoring
    • EditorHealth
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job id : 167959 Apply by: 28 Jun 2021 Relevant Sectors Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
Data Cum Program Associates

Multiple Locations: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya

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. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases. These programs are funded by USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers and others.

Jhpiego under its flagship health systems strengthening project NISHTHA (funded by USAID), is providing technical assistance to the national and twelve state governments on strengthening comprehensive primary health care by operationalizing health and wellness centres. Additionally, NISHTHA is also providing technical assistance to selected states for strengthening public health surveillance through support in roll out and implementation of IHIP (Integrated Health Information Platform). The project now envisages to intensify its efforts while working closely with surveillance units at the district, state and at the national level.

The project is hiring for the position of Data Cum Program Associate to be based at state headquarters of all North eastern states and Assam for providing data management, administrative and logistic support to the project staff in the state. This is a fixed term position for two years and will report to the concerned State Program Manager/Officer.

Role and Responsibilities:

A. Data support (Time Spent- 60%)
• Work closely with the state team in developing and maintaining complete database of the project activities.
• Coordinate timely collection, collation, compilation and dissemination of data pertaining to assigned projects.
• Support respective state team and MERL team at ICO in verifying accuracy of the data.
• Assist in data collection and conduct field visits for follow-up assessments as needed.
• Conduct/ support trainings of the data record reporters of the program facilities as needed.
• Develop and maintain database for capturing the programmatic data and maintenance of queries and programs for analysis and related reports.
• Support supervisor in analyzing data, developing dashboards and generating relevant graphs and information.
• Develop relevant dashboards for data visualization purposes.
B. Programmatic, admin and logistic support (Time Spent 40%)
• Maintain program and office files both electronic and physical documentation.
• Ensure regular knowledge management of all program documents, including photos, documents, videos, reports, presentations, concept notes, government letters, event reports, IEC materials, etc.
• Maintain trackers and repository of all local level procurements, consultants, program inventories, important communication and approvals from donors, state governments and GOI
• Tracking of ongoing Technical Contracts and Sub awards for ensuring timely release of payments, deliverables and compliances, ensuring follow up with vendors.
• Support in organizing logistics and administrative support for conducting meetings, trainings, and events under the project.
• Prepare / Review/submission of claims and reconciliation with required supporting, activity budget preparation, procurement actions, advance settlements against activities etc.
• Manage and coordinate for ICO/state team’s travel related requirements and documentation.
• Work closely with Program Associates at ICO for procurement and logistics related matters


Abilities/Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a multicultural team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to produce documents and coordinate activities independently.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent English and Hindi communication skills
• Demonstrated skills on communications and knowledge management
• Proficiency in computer skills particularly MS Office
• Proficiency in data management packages like SPSS, EPI Info, MS Access & Advance Excel etc.
• Willingness and flexibility to work on a wide range of tasks and travel upto 30% of time.

Qualifications/Knowledge and Experience:
• Bachelor in Arts/ Commerce/ Social Sciences/ Social Work/ Public Health with Masters in any relevant discipline is essential
• Diploma in Statistics, Computer Application, Demography or Data analytics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in programmatic, administrative and data support function.
• Data Base Management including designing data entry program, data cleaning, data analysis, according to the indicators required in the frame of Projects.
• Experience in a similar role is highly desirable
• Experience in working with the development sector/ INGOs would be preferred.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment and provides competitive compensation based on experience and background. Interested candidates should submit their application at jhpiegoindiahr@jhpiego.org with a covering note.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego HR.
This vacancy is now closed.
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