Job Announcement

Data Manager

with National Institute of Public Health

BTDC-ID: 42423
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Established by the Royal Government of Cambodia in 1997, the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has a broad public health mandate to carry out three main functions:

  1. Research to support the Ministry of Health with health systems evidence and policy guidance,
  2. Public health teaching and training, and
  3. Public health laboratory services as the national public health reference laboratory.

NIPH is implementing a 3-year project funded by International Development Research Center (IDRC) from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2028. The project aims at strengthening the integration of mental health screening and support within routine maternal health services at the primary care level. The project is conducted in close collaboration with national programs, provincial health departments, health centers, and international partners.

NIPH is seeking a full-time Data Manager to provide technical and operational support for data management, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting across project activities.

Announcement Positions

Data Manager

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Exec. / Management, Analyst / Assessment, Computer - Networking, Research / Development, Health/Medical
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Project: Strengthening Primary Care Workforce to Address Maternal Mental Health Needs for Adolescents and Young Adults in Cambodia—(HARMONY-Cambodia)

General:

  • Be a Cambodian citizen
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Working Arrangement

  • Full-time work from Monday to Friday at the National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh;
  • Occasional travel to project provinces (e.g., Prey Veng, Ratanakiri) as required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and oversee project databases and electronic data collection systems using REDCap, KoboToolbox, ODK, or equivalent systems;
  • Conduct routine data quality assessments and coordinate resolution of data issues with project and field teams;
  • Manage data entry, cleaning, validation, coding, documentation, and preparation of analysis-ready datasets;
  • Support preliminary statistical analyses using statistical software such Stata, R, or equivalent;
  • Produce data summaries, tables, dashboards, and reports to support project monitoring, research, and decision-making;
  • Develop and maintain data dictionaries, SOPs, documentation, version control, and organized data archives in accordance with good data management practices;
  • Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Project Leader and the Head of School of Public Health;
  • Report directly to the Project Leader and work closely with the project team.
Benefits:
  • A monthly salary of USD 800-1,000, depending on qualifications and experience;
  • Health insurance covered under NSSF;
  • Opportunities for growth and career development.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Data science, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, or a related field
Work History:
  • Relevant professional experience in data management, research, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field for 2 to 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Demonstrated experiences with the development of electronic data collection and database systems, such as REDCap, KoboToolbox, ODK, or equivalent;
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis and preferably experience with R, Stata, SPSS, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Khmer and English;
  • Experience working with government institutions, health facilities, or international development partners is preferred;
Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with multidisciplinary project and academic teams;
  • Strong attention to detail, with a high level of confidentiality, accountability, and commitment to research integrity;
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

How to Apply

Interested applicants may submit a CV and cover letter to email provided in the contact details.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • #80, Samdach Penn Nouth Blvd, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Mr. San Sokponleu
  • Ms. Chhingsrean Chhay, Project Coordinator
 
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