Role Overview

• We are looking for an experienced and innovative Head of Data & Analytics to create and drive our data strategy to help achieve Jacaranda Health’s mission and inform the design and deployment of evidence-based health solutions. You will lead a growing Data & Analytics team in leveraging data science and analytics to fuel AI-powered platforms, optimize program impact, and inform government policy. You’ll collaborate closely with other innovative departments, such as Tech, Product and Research, to continuously learn and improve our ability to drive health systems change. If you’re a creative thinker who is excited about applying advanced analytics to real-world health challenges, understanding and interacting with health system leaders, and leading a team of innovators, we encourage you to apply. 

What You’ll Do

• Create and execute a data and analytics strategy 
• Design and execute an ambitions roadmap for achieving Jacaranda’s mission through impact and tech-driven analytics
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for teams, internal and external 
• Build data-driven products 
• Develop real-time, interactive dashboards that integrate multiple data streams to support decision making for government partners and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and integrate UX analytics into core tech-driven products 
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics 
• Design innovative data approaches to assess program impact, implementation success, and scalability 
• Ensure data and data systems are user focused
• Ensure consistent, high quality data that serves as a critical resource for the organization
• Establish robust data governance, collection and management processes
• Align with global and local ethical standards
• Influence with strategic data communication
• Simplify complex data insights into clear, actionable narratives
• Communicate the value of Jacaranda Health’s data insights to external partners, such as government decision makers 
• Lead a high caliber team 
• Hire, mentor and develop a team of top-tier data scientists and analysts which fostering a growth culture that inspires, learns and innovates 

What we are looking for

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or similar field
• 7+ years of experience with 3+ years in a leadership role  
• Tech startup or innovation-driven experience is a plus 
• Expertise in SQL, Python, R, STATA, SPSS, SAS, and data visualization tools
• Proven experience in developing and executing data strategies that drive business and impact outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of collaborating with partners, governments, and research institutions to influence decision-making.
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases 
• Excellent leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement abilities