This opportunity is ideal for graduates in data, statistics, ICT, public health, and related fields, even if you don’t have work experience yet.
Application Deadline: 9 February 2026
What Does a Data Manager Do?
A Data Manager in the health sector ensures that information collected from hospitals and health centers is accurate, complete, and useful for decision-making.
Good data helps improve patient care, disease monitoring, and health planning.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work closely with hospitals and health centers. Key tasks include:
Data Collection and Supervision
- Guiding staff who collect and record health data
- Ensuring information from health facilities is submitted on time
- Checking that data is complete and correctly entered
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Analyzing hospital statistics such as patient numbers, diseases, births, and deaths
- Preparing reports using tables, graphs, and charts
- Consolidating reports from different hospital departments
Monitoring Data Quality
- Participating in data quality assessments
- Visiting health centers to verify the accuracy of reported information
- Supporting disease surveillance and health information reporting systems
Research and Evaluation
- Assisting in hospital research activities
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tasks
- Performing additional duties assigned by supervisors
This role combines statistics, technology, and healthcare knowledge.
Who Can Apply? (Qualifications)
You are eligible if you have one of the following:
Bachelor’s Degree Fields
- Applied Mathematics
- Data Science
- Information Systems
- Demography (with professional certification in data management or data quality)
Advanced Diploma Fields
- ICT (Information & Communication Technology)
- Public Health
- Community Health
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Statistics
- Nursing (A1)
- Clinical or Community Health
- Global Health
- Paramedical studies
Experience required: 0 years. Fresh graduates are welcome.
Essential Skills for Success
Even without job experience, you should demonstrate strong core skills:
Technical Skills
- Ability to use digital tools and health information systems
- Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
- Understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
- Ability to present data visually (charts, tables, graphs)
Thinking & Work Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Good decision-making
- Time management
- Risk awareness
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Language Requirements
Applicants should be able to work in:
- Kinyarwanda
- English and/or French
Knowing all three is an added advantage.
Why This Job Is Important
Health decisions depend on reliable information. Data Managers help:
- Track diseases
- Monitor hospital performance
- Improve public health programs
- Support national health planning
Without quality data, health systems cannot function effectively.
Tips to Strengthen Your Application
To stand out:
- Highlight computer and data skills on your CV
- Mention any experience with Excel, databases, or statistics tools
- Show attention to detail and responsibility
- Emphasize teamwork and communication skills
Even school projects involving data analysis can be useful to mention.
The Data Manager A1/A0 positions in Nyanza District offer a strong entry point into public health data careers. With no experience required and multiple academic backgrounds accepted, this is a valuable chance for graduates who want to work in data, statistics, and health systems.
Be sure to apply before 9 February 2026 and prepare your documents carefully.
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