Data Coordinator - Bhopal

Overview

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization and an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries. For over 50 years, it has focused on providing high-quality, low-cost health care solutions, training health workers, and strengthening health systems. Jhpiego has been working in India since the 1980s in close partnership with national and state governments. With deep technical expertise and strong on-the-ground execution, Jhpiego helps design, test, and scale practicalsolutions and innovations that fit real-world systems across 11 thematic domains (Maternal and Newborn Health, Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Immunization, Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Human Resources for Health, TB and Infectious Diseases, Global Health Security, Women's Cancers, Non-Communicable Diseases, DigitalHealth).

Jhpiego is hiring for the position of Data Coordinator to be based at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Data Coordinator will anchor the relevant Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) activities at the state level as per the pre-approved project workplans. The Data Coordinator will support timely collection, compilation, validation, entry, and reporting of program data. The role will help maintain accurate and complete NCD data, follow up on data gaps with facilities and program teams, and support the use of routine information for monitoring program implementation and performance. S/he should be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and have working knowledge of data handling tools/softwares.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection of data from its point of origin; identify missing or incomplete records and follow up with health facilities and program staff to improve data completeness.
• Compile, sort, verify, and enter data using prescribed formats and validation checks; document errors and share summaries with the supervisor.
• Conduct periodic data quality checks on data entered in MIS and other program platforms; maintain accurate records, backups, activity logs, and reporting files.
• Support the State Head/NCD Cell/Data Analyst in configuring data collection formats and maintaining databases and other data compilation platforms.
• Support implementation and use of digital/software tools in field offices and ensure timely, accurate entry of data in Jhpiego-supported systems.
• Assist in preparing and updating tables, charts, presentations, and routine reports for assigned projects.
• Support state-level NCD data compilation and review, including routine monitoring of hypertension and diabetes screening, treatment, follow-up, and control indicators.
• Compile and update state/district/block-wise NCD line lists and dashboards; flag missing, overdue, inconsistent, or outlier data and coordinate follow-up with relevant program teams.
• Support monthly NCD data review meetings by preparing indicator summaries, trend tables, and district-wise performance reports for state and district teams.
• Track timely submission of NCD reports from facilities/districts and maintain an action tracker for data gaps and corrective actions agreed during reviews.
• Perform Hindi/English typing and other data-related tasks as required, and undertake additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Abilities/Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Comfortable with working in a multicultural team.
• Ability to work in a diversified team as well as independently.
• Able to manage/ prioritize work from several sources.
• Ability to handle pressure of deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and logistics management skills.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders and other organizations.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi. Proficiency in the local language is an added advantage. Proficiency in Hindi and English typing.
• Willingness and flexibility to work on a wide range of tasks.
• Knowledge of public health settings with prior knowledge of NCD indicators and routine health reporting is desirable.

• Ability and willingness to travel across project states.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with MIS, dashboards, or data visualization tools will be an advantage.
• Good speed and accuracy in data entry, data validation, compilation, and reporting.
• Ability to identify data gaps and inconsistencies and follow up systematically to resolve them.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications or equivalent computer qualification.
• Minimum two years of experience in handling public health data; experience with an INGO, government health program, or NCD program will be preferred.
• Working experience in development of Data Management Tools for Public Health Data is desirable.
• Working experience with government data portals (HMIS, AB-HWC portal, NIKSHAY, ANMOL etc.) is desirable.
• Working experience of Advance Excel is desirable.