Senior Manager, Health Informatics & Technology, BRAC Health Programme (Contractual)

Job Description

Title: Senior Manager, Health Informatics & Technology, BRAC Health Programme (Contractual)

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ At least 6 years

Published: 13 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Master’s in Data Science, Information Systems, Public Health Informatics or any other relevant subject from any recognized university. Professional Certifications in BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), Project Management certifications (PMP, Scrum Master) and Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure Solutions Architect) will be added advantage.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Knowledge on Public health data management systems and frameworks.
∎ Knowledge on Data privacy, compliance, and ethical standards in healthcare.
∎ Proficiency in SQL, Python/R, and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
∎ Strong project management skills (Agile, Scrum).
∎ System architecture evaluation and vendor management.
∎ Data visualization and dashboard development.
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
∎ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
∎ Leadership and team-building capabilities.
∎ Ability to empathize with multi-layered programmatic needs.
∎ Minimunm 6 years’ experience in data science, health technology, or business intelligence, preferably in a public health context. Proven track record of managing tech products and data systems in large organizations
∎ Knowledge on Public health data management systems and frameworks.
∎ Knowledge on Data privacy, compliance, and ethical standards in healthcare.
∎ Proficiency in SQL, Python/R, and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
∎ Strong project management skills (Agile, Scrum).
∎ System architecture evaluation and vendor management.
∎ Data visualization and dashboard development.
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
∎ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
∎ Leadership and team-building capabilities.
∎ Ability to empathize with multi-layered programmatic needs.
∎ Minimunm 6 years’ experience in data science, health technology, or business intelligence, preferably in a public health context. Proven track record of managing tech products and data systems in large organizations

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Oversee all data-related initiatives ensuring alignment with BRAC Health Programme’s goals and objectives.
∎ Coordinate with Health Tech and PHC pilots to identify and prioritize data needs for programmatic impact.
∎ Develop, implement, and manage unified real-time dashboards, ensuring integration of project data as per programme logframes and operational plans.
∎ Streamline multiple tech products and servers into a unified architecture, reducing reporting lag and ensuring real-time data insights across all health initiatives.
∎ Lead data mining activities using state-of-the-art methods and visualize insights tailored to program requirements.
∎ Manage partnerships with external data providers, academic institutions, and technology vendors (e.g., MPower, Medtronics Lab).
∎ Ensure ethical and compliant data management practices in line with national and international health data standards.
∎ Evaluate system architectures and recommend improvements to achieve operational efficiency and enhance health outcomes.
∎ Organize knowledge dissemination events within and beyond the programme to share key insights and promote data-driven decision-making.
∎ Prepare TORs for external consultants, manage tech-related procurement, and oversee vendor performance.
∎ Plan and execute capacity-building initiatives, including training modules, to enhance staff proficiency with new tech tools.
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organization and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
∎ Job Purpose: This role oversees the development and management of user-centered tech solutions and business intelligence tools to support BRAC’s health-related initiatives. It ensures alignment of data-driven strategies with programmatic goals, integrates real-time data systems, and optimizes data models for unified reporting and improved health outcomes.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility and others as per policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

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Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

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∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 23 Feb 2025

Category: NGO/Development