Data & Analytics Coordinator (Re-Advertisement)

DATA AND ANALYTICS COORDINATOR (Re-Advertisement)

About Jacaranda Health

Jacaranda Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes within the public health system. For the past eight years, we have partnered with government stakeholders—including county health management teams and Ministries of Health—to develop scalable and cost-effective solutions in public hospitals, where most underserved mothers and newborns receive care. Our core solutions include PROMPTS, an AI-enabled text messaging service for mothers, and MENTORS, a facility-based training program equipping frontline nurses with lifesaving skills and knowledge. Data is a cornerstone of our work, providing essential insights for both internal operations and external decision-making. We support over 1,100 health facilities across 22 of Kenya’s busiest counties, reaching 2.4 million women. We are also expanding our impact beyond Kenya, with ongoing operations in Eswatini and Ghana and an upcoming expansion to Nigeria.

Jacaranda Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of race or ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristics. 

Department Overview

The Research, Design & Evaluation (RD&E) division is the backbone of Jacaranda Health, providing the evidence base for product development, implementation, and scaling. Within this division, the Data & Analytics (D&A) team plays a crucial role in data integration, predictive modeling, and generating actionable insights. We ensure high-quality data collection and analysis to inform both internal operations, from program implementation to product design, as well as external stakeholders, from the Ministry of Health, National, County and Sub County governments, to academic institutions, with the mission to drive systems level improvements in maternal and child health outcomes.

Role Overview

Jacaranda Health is seeking an innovative and energetic Data & Analytics Coordinator to help execute a robust data strategy that supports our mission through evidence-based, tech-driven solutions. In this role, you will oversee data curation (collection, analysis, and reporting), ensure high-quality data infrastructure, and support strategic data communication with internal and external stakeholders. You will also provide statistical expertise and work closely with cross-functional teams—including Technology, Product, Programs, and Partnerships—to drive data-driven innovation and program implementation.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of maternal health solutions through data.

What You’ll Do 

Own the various data sources that are critical to Jacaranda solutions, e.g. PROMPTS, MENTORS  and related interfaces

• Have a complete understanding of our products their data and data architecture

• Curate 100% quality data

• Ensure efficiency of data flows

• Work closely with the Tech team to ensure efficiency and accuracy of our data 

Support organizational understanding of program and product performance 

• Design robust and streamlined data infrastructure that enables rapid product monitoring and assessment

• Design high quality data collection tools that strategically answer product and program questions

• Oversee data collector trainings and deployment to ensure 100% data quality

• Have a keen understanding of data science principles 

Champion robust data analysis

• Develop robust and innovative analysis plans to answer internal product and programmatic questions, as well as external communications of our impact and reach. 

• Deliver high quality analysis outputs (analysis platforms may include STATA, R, Python, or ther)

• Interpret routine ‘real-time’ data as it relates to program performance

Lead strategic data communication that supports external decision making

• Build visualizations

• Lead data presentations with internal and external stakeholders

• Champion data storytelling that leads to data driven decision making, both internally and externally 

• Deliver clear and high caliber reports

Ensure that data-related challenges are solved in a timely and efficient manner

• Solve complex client problems through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions in your area of expertise

• Create a communication structure and approach that ensures that quick identification of challenges emerging from our data, and that these are handled appropriately

What we are looking for

Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or other related field

• Minimum 3 years in a data role at a relevant organization

• Proficiency in STATA,Python, SPSS, SAS or R

• Knowledge of information  databases; SQL and Non-Relational Databases 

• Data collection - tool development (Kobo Toolkit), data quality monitoring, management of data collection teams

• Data curation: cleaning, organization, and analysis

• Basic quantitative statistical analysis (correlations, regressions, odds ratios)

• Proficiency in one or more of the following statistical packages: R, STATA, Python 

• Technical communication -data visualization techniques and report writing, and presentation of data. Proficiency in data visualization and dashboard tools (PowerBI)

• Ability to apply deep topic/sector expertise in health, maternal health, digital technology, Artificial Intelligence when building and deploying a product/ tool/ data, and adept at taking different internal stakeholder, partner organization and client needs/contexts into account;

• Analysis and problem solving, with a high capacity for conceptual and strategic/end-to-end thinking;

• Learning aptitude to test new and innovative analysis methods

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Why Jacaranda Health? 

1. Mission-driven work:  Your work will contribute to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes

2. Hands-On Learning: Gain experience with leading data platforms and cloud-based technologies

3. People-centric culture: Work in collaboration with an ambitious, passionate and supportive team

If you are excited about using data to drive meaningful change and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now via this link to join our team of global health leaders!

Candidates should submit their applications by 12th May 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.