Data Manager

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

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.

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

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.