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Recruitment Notice

Position Title: Data Analytics and Visualization Consultant

Office: Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB)

Duration: Three (3) months

Position Description

Health Security Partners is seeking a highly skilled Data Analytics and Visualization Consultant with a strong background in core programming languages (such as R), dashboarding and visualization, and mapping and GIS tools to support the Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB) of the Philippine Department of Health (DOH). As the lead agency for health emergency and disaster response, HEMB is mandated to ensure uninterrupted health service delivery and avert preventable morbidities and mortalities during emergencies and disasters. This role is crucial in assisting HEMB in fulfilling this mandate by enhancing its data systems, analytical capabilities, and information management framework.

The consultant will be instrumental in improving the efficiency and quality of HEMB's data management, analysis, and reporting, with a specific focus on disaster-related health data. This includes standardizing data cleaning and analysis scripts, reviewing existing reporting tools and templates, and developing dynamic, interactive dashboards for real-time situational awareness. The consultant will also play a key role in identifying and addressing mapping gaps, interoperability and system efficiency and will contribute to the design and development of an improved information management system. The ultimate goal is to ensure that HEMB's data-driven decision-making is more timely and efficient, reproducible, and effective in responding to public health threats and disasters. The consultants should be well-versed in tools and languages that support real-time or near real-time data analysis, geographic/spatial visualization, use clear, accessible interfaces for non-technical stakeholders, develop and advise on data sources and integration.

All applicants MUST currently reside in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

Review and Assessment of Existing Systems:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of HEMB's current data sets, including both notifiable disease surveillance data and disaster-specific health data (e.g., from the Surveillance for Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters or SPEED system).
- Assess existing data reporting tools and templates to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for automation and improvement.
- Evaluate current scripts (R, SQL, Python) used for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis, identifying inefficiencies and inconsistencies.
- Review and identify gaps in current mapping capabilities and geospatial data sets used for disaster response.
Development of Standardized Scripts and Data Visualization Tools:
- Design and implement modular, well-documented R scripts to standardize data management and analytics workflows for both routine surveillance and disaster-related health data.
- Create and optimize R scripts for automated report generation using R Markdown or Quarto, ensuring reproducibility and consistency across various reports.
- Develop and implement dynamic dashboards and interactive visualizations using tools like Shiny or Flexdashboard (or other dashboard and visualization tools) to provide HEMB leadership with real-time, actionable insights into health emergency situations.
- Ensure all developed tools and scripts comply with open science principles and support efficient data processing pipelines, including mapping and geospatial analysis for disaster data.
Information Management System Development:
- Collaborate with HEMB staff to help develop the functional and technical requirements for a new, centralized Information Management System (IMS).
- Provide technical recommendations and support for the design and architecture of the IMS, focusing on data flow, security, and scalability.
- Contribute to the development of a data governance framework to ensure data integrity, quality, and accessibility within the new system.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer:
- Conduct hands-on training sessions and develop user-friendly guides on the standardized R scripts, automated reports, and dashboard functionality.
- Provide one-on-one mentorship to HEMB staff, guiding them in the transition to and optimization of their analytical scripts in R and use of dashboard and visualization tools.
- Offer recommendations and guidance on implementing version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) to promote collaboration and code integrity among the HEMB team.
Final Documentation and Handover:
- Compile a final report that summarizes all key improvements, guidelines, and recommended best practices for HEMB's data management and visualization systems.
- Ensure all developed scripts, dashboard code, and training materials are thoroughly documented as work instructions or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sustainability.

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to produce the following:

An assessment report detailing the review of HEMB's existing data systems, including identified gaps in data, reporting tools, and mapping capabilities.
Standardized and optimized R scripts for routine and disaster-related health data analysis, with comprehensive documentation.
Interactive dashboards and visualization tools for key disaster and health emergency indicators.
A report on the proposed architecture and functional requirements for the new HEMB Information Management System.
A comprehensive final report summarizing key findings, improvements, and recommendations.
Documentation of all developed scripts and dashboards as SOPs.
Conduct at least one hands-on workshop and regular mentoring sessions for HEMB staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or a related field. A master's degree or graduate units in these fields is a strong advantage.
At least two (2) years of work experience in data management, statistical modeling, and visualization, with a focus on R, RStudio, and RMarkdown/Quarto, visualization and dashboard tools, mapping and GIS tools and have experience in data source integration methods (APIs, etc.)
Demonstrated expertise in R programming, use of visualization and dashboard tools, mapping and GIS tools for epidemiological and disaster-related data analysis.
Experience in geospatial data analysis and developing interactive maps.
Experience in creating interactive dashboards using tools such as Shiny or other R-based visualization libraries.

Soft Skills:

Must be able to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Must be a critical thinker with keen attention to detail.
Must be willing and able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Must have effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please send your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to Ms. Alle Taylor (alle@healthsecuritypartners.org) and Dr. Bernadette Velasco (bpvelasco@doh.gov.ph). Please use “Data Analytics Consultant: YOUR NAME” as the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified.