Data Analyst

Job Description

Title: Data Analyst

Company Name: HOPE Foundation for Women & Children of Bangladesh.

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 45000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital

• Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health

Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in data analysis, preferably in public health, clinical research, or humanitarian settings.
• Strong command of statistical software such as R, Stata, SPSS, or Python.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated experience in data cleaning, advanced analysis, dashboard development, and reporting.
• Experience with health program datasets (clinical, survey, EMR, monitoring) is highly desirable.
• Prior experience supporting research studies (design to analysis) preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, deadline-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Commitment to ethical data practices and confidentiality.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in NCD and/or Mental Health programming or research.
• Familiarity with humanitarian or refugee contexts.
• Ability to translate quantitative findings into actionable program recommendations.
• Good command of English and Bangla; familiarity with local languages preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of cleaned and processed datasets.
• Quality and impact of dashboards, analytical reports, and visual products.
• Contribution to data-driven program decisions and research outputs.
• Compliance with data governance, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Effectiveness in supporting capacity building and technical mentorship.

Organization: Hope Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh

Duty Station: Hope Field Hospital, Cox’s Bazar (with occasional field visit requirements)

Employment Type: Full-time, Project-Based

Reports To: Program Researcher / Senior Manager

Position Summary

The Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting data-driven decision-making for the NCD–Mental Health Project. The position requires advanced analytical skills to manage, analyze, interpret, and visualize program and research data collected from clinical services, community surveys, and monitoring activities. The Data Analyst will provide rigorous data support to improve program performance, contribute to research outputs, and guide operational planning through high-quality analytics.===

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Design and maintain structured databases to capture clinical, survey, monitoring, and operational data.
• Ensure data quality through validation, cleaning, consistency checks, and regular audits.
• Establish and enforce data management SOPs, codebooks, and documentation standards.
• Work with field teams to address data discrepancies and missing/invalid entries.

2. Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Conduct descriptive, inferential, and trend analysis using statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python).
• Analyze quantitative data related to NCD indicators (e.g., hypertension, diabetes control) and mental health screening/diagnosis outcomes.
• Perform advanced analytics such as regression modeling, multivariate analysis, time series analysis, cluster analysis, etc., as required.
• Generate insights that inform strategic decisions for program improvement and service delivery optimization.

3. Data Visualization & Reporting

• Develop dashboards, graphs, and visualization products using Power BI, Tableau, R/Shiny, or Python/Matplotlib/Plotly.
• Produce regular and ad hoc analytical reports, summaries, and visual briefs for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure reports clearly communicate findings, implications, limitations, and recommendations.

4. Support Research & Evaluation Activities

• Collaborate with the research team to support hypothesis testing, sampling strategies, and research design interpretation.
• Assist in data preparation for academic manuscripts, conference abstracts, and donor reports.
• Contribute to data sections of proposals, protocols, and monitoring frameworks.

5. Capacity Building & Technical Support

• Build the capacity of program and research staff on data quality, basic analysis, and data interpretation.
• Provide technical guidance for improved data collection and data entry practices.
• Support training on data tools, dashboards, and analytics workflows.

6. Coordination & Compliance

• Work closely with hospital IT, clinical teams, and program staff to align data flows and reporting needs.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, data protection laws, and organizational policies related to data security and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development and periodic review of data governance frameworks.

Working Environment & Conditions

Work is primarily based at Hope Field Hospital with regular collaboration across departments. Occasional field visits to data collection sites and community outreach activities may be required, with adherence to safety protocols.

As per project availability