Job Vacancies at Jacaranda Health

• The Data and Analytics team is the backbone of Jacaranda Health, providing evidence for impact, design and scale of our solutions. We pride ourselves on being innovative, technically adept, creative problem solvers. Our data is designed to be used- it informs internal operations and strategic directions, and it drives decision making and prioritization for our external partners, such as the government. 

Role Overview

• We are looking for an innovative Data Scientist to be Jacaranda’s technical specialist. You will support the organizational mission by designing and leading innovative analyses that inform product design, organizational impact and scale. You will get to know the ins and outs of our data and architecture, and are encouraged to test unique methodologies and propose data deep-dives that answer key organizational questions. You will provide advanced statistical expertise, advice, and serve as a technical expert, providing strategy inputs towards the division’s goals of supporting, through evidence, a robust package of maternal health solutions. You will work closely with the Tech and Product teams to support our AI-powered mobile platforms. If you are an innovative thinker, love problem solving, and driving towards an organizational mission, this may be a fit for you. 

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Planning and Analysis 
• Develop and implement data inquiries to assess organizational impact and reach
• Ideate and propose innovative data solutions 
• Increase organizational ability to rapidly iterate and test product developments
• Insight Generation
• Propose and prioritize organizational learning objectives
• Analyze program data to generate actionable insights that inform organizational strategy, product design, program deployment, and policy development.
• Research Advisory 
• Support the design and technical aspects of studies, such research methods, sampling,  and analytical approaches. 
• Data Visualization: 
• Lead creative data communication, creating compelling and actionable data stories for internal and external audiences 
• Strategic Contribution: 
• Actively contribute to the RD&E division's strategy from a technical advisory capacity
• Team Development: 
• Mentor and coach Data and Analytics team members to deliver high-quality analytical outputs and foster professional growth.
• Collaboration and Expertise: 
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with individuals across different departments, serving as a subject-matter expert for internal and external teams

What we are looking for

• Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role
• Masters degree  in data science/statistics/biostatistics/epidemiology and & 5  years of experience OR
• PhD in data science/ statistics/biostatistics/epidemiology or related field from an accredited institution.
• Expertise in SQL, Python, R, STATA, SPSS, SAS, GIS, and data visualization tools
• Understanding of data architecture development and documentation is a plus
• Experience supporting digital platform operations 
• Experience supporting implementing  programs is a plus

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Role Overview

• The Head of Technology is a mission-critical leadership role, responsible for driving our technical strategy that contributes to our mission of transforming maternal healthcare across Africa. This position offers the opportunity to lead and grow a world-class team, advance AI-driven solutions, and make a tangible impact on millions of lives. You’ll optimize platform performance, ensure seamless health-system integration, and establish key strategic partnerships—all with zero tolerance for downtime and data errors. Only seasoned professionals who can hit the ground running should apply.

What You’ll Do

• Technical Leadership & Vision:
• Drive ‘Effective, Simple, Cheap’: Champion solutions that maximize impact for mothers and babies, ensuring every technical decision is cost-effective, scalable, and high-impact.
• Architect for Excellence: Provide the roadmap for best-in-class engineering (agile, CI/CD, QA). Expect rigorous execution and a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Embrace Cutting-Edge Tech: Deploy and support the latest in AI/ML, cloud computing, and digital health tools—always pushing the boundaries for better healthcare outcomes.
• Seamless Integration: Lead integration with national health systems (EMRs, DHIS2, FHIR), ensuring our technology slots in effortlessly and reliably.
• Data Security & Compliance: Maintain 100% data accuracy, ensure bulletproof security, and 100% compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act.
• Strategic Leadership & Partnerships:
• Set the Tech Strategy: Define a forward-thinking Kenya-centric roadmap, positioning Jacaranda as a global leader in digital health innovation.
• Influence Policy: Advocate for our solutions in government and international forums, shaping digital health policy at the highest levels.
• Expand & Scale: Drive national and international expansion of Jacaranda’s platforms, bringing our solutions to millions more mothers in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Integrate efforts with Product, Research, Data, and Programs to ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals.
• OKR Ownership: Lead annual planning, set ambitious OKRs, and enforce a results-focused mindset across your teams.
• Build Strategic Alliances: Support high-visibility collaborations with global technology giants (Google, AWS, OpenAI, Meta) and proposal development for grants and impact reporting.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Hire & Inspire: Recruit top technical talent and foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and high performance.
• Mentorship & Growth: Conduct thorough annual performance reviews, offer candid feedback, and champion the professional development of every team member.
• Visionary Leadership: Create an environment where engineers feel empowered to test new ideas, fail fast, and iterate for success.
• Operational Excellence:
• Reliability & Uptime: Aim for 99.9% system uptime and zero tolerance for any preventable downtime.
• Advanced Monitoring: Establish automated systems for rapid issue detection and resolution.
• Scalable Infrastructure: Build robust cloud solutions that can handle explosive user growth and large data sets, without compromising on cost efficiency.
• Data Governance: Enforce strict protocols to safeguard sensitive health information and maintain trust with our users.
• Financial Management:
• Budget Planning & Monitoring: Own the annual and monthly technology budget planning to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Accountability: Maintain strict budget adherence, promptly addressing any deviations and upholding full transparency with senior leadership.

What we are looking for

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years in technology leadership, with deep engineering expertise.
• Proven success scaling technology to millions of users across multiple countries.
• Experience with end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable tech platforms.
• Demonstrated track record of near-zero downtime in mission-critical systems.

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Role Overview

• We are looking for an experienced and innovative Head of Data & Analytics to create and drive our data strategy to help achieve Jacaranda Health’s mission and inform the design and deployment of evidence-based health solutions. You will lead a growing Data & Analytics team in leveraging data science and analytics to fuel AI-powered platforms, optimize program impact, and inform government policy. You’ll collaborate closely with other innovative departments, such as Tech, Product and Research, to continuously learn and improve our ability to drive health systems change. If you’re a creative thinker who is excited about applying advanced analytics to real-world health challenges, understanding and interacting with health system leaders, and leading a team of innovators, we encourage you to apply. 

What You’ll Do

• Create and execute a data and analytics strategy 
• Design and execute an ambitions roadmap for achieving Jacaranda’s mission through impact and tech-driven analytics
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for teams, internal and external 
• Build data-driven products 
• Develop real-time, interactive dashboards that integrate multiple data streams to support decision making for government partners and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and integrate UX analytics into core tech-driven products 
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics 
• Design innovative data approaches to assess program impact, implementation success, and scalability 
• Ensure data and data systems are user focused
• Ensure consistent, high quality data that serves as a critical resource for the organization
• Establish robust data governance, collection and management processes
• Align with global and local ethical standards
• Influence with strategic data communication
• Simplify complex data insights into clear, actionable narratives
• Communicate the value of Jacaranda Health’s data insights to external partners, such as government decision makers 
• Lead a high caliber team 
• Hire, mentor and develop a team of top-tier data scientists and analysts which fostering a growth culture that inspires, learns and innovates 

What we are looking for

• Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or similar field
• 7+ years of experience with 3+ years in a leadership role  
• Tech startup or innovation-driven experience is a plus 
• Expertise in SQL, Python, R, STATA, SPSS, SAS, and data visualization tools
• Proven experience in developing and executing data strategies that drive business and impact outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of collaborating with partners, governments, and research institutions to influence decision-making.
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases 
• Excellent leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement abilities