Data and Analytics Coordinator

Background

Jacaranda Health is a nonprofit organization whose mission for the last eight years has been to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in the public health system. We work hand-in-hand with governments, including county health management teams and Ministries of Health, to deploy affordable and scalable solutions through public hospitals, where the majority of underserved mothers and babies receive care. These 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. In Kenya, we are in 22 of Kenya’s busiest counties, who co-own our interventions, and work with us to design what and how we measure impact for effective decision-making. These partnerships have helped us reach 2.4 million women with our solutions across 1,100+ health centers and hospitals and will continue to be the cornerstone of how we approach the path to national scale in Kenya. We have expanded operations within Eswatini and Ghana. 

Jacaranda Health is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

Job Summary

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.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Data & Analytics Manager

Preferred start date: May 2025.

Main Responsibilities 

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

Requirements

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

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

Technical Competencies

• 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

Behavioral Competencies

• Managing and communicating with senior internal stakeholders as well as government, partner organizations and clients, to engage audiences effectively

• Ability to prioritize workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities

• Demonstrates flexibility, a growth mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while thinking strategically and creatively to solve complex problems.

Operates with autonomy and initiative.

• Adheres to Jacaranda Health’s values

Contract Period

This position is expected to be a contract of 12 months, renewable.

To Apply: 

Interested candidates should apply via the link Hirehive

No hard copies required or accepted.  

Candidates should submit their applications by 17th February 2025.

Applications and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.Early applications are highly encouraged.