Position Code           :           IIPHH-DA- 05

Position Title  :           Data Analyst

PANPREP- Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness

No. of Positions          :           01

Location          :           IIPH Hyderabad         

  Duration of Position   :         Initially for 1 year, extendable based on the position requirement  

Brief on the Organization:

The Indian Institute of Public Health Hyderabad (IIPH, H) commenced with a mission to deliver public health education, pursue research and advocacy and support policy development. It lays strong emphasis on pursuing public health policy, practice, training and research, positioning its programmes according to the public health priorities of the state and the nation. The institute has brought together a highly qualified and diverse faculty of nationally and internationally trained and extremely motivated public health academics and practitioners. It aims to create an environment that supports excellence in instruction, research and practice.    

The Indian Institute of Public Health Hyderabad (IIPH-H) as an arm of the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) aims to strengthen Public Health in India. The governance of IIPH Hyderabad is managed by a locally empowered society called the Institute of Public Health Sciences Hyderabad (IPHSH).

PANPREP- Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness at IIPHH embodies the Institute’s commitment to advancing infectious disease research. The Centre aims to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and translation of scientific knowledge into practical health solutions. It will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, and young scientists to drive pioneering studies, adopt cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen India’s capacity to prevent and manage infectious diseases of global concern. Key focus areas include Infectious diseases, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, air and water pollution, vector-borne diseases, and climate-health interactions as well as cross-cutting themes with focus on One Health: health systems strengthening, pandemic preparedness, disease surveillance, community engagement, and intersectoral coordination.

Job Requirements:

Data Management and Analysis

• Collect, clean, and validate datasets ready for statistical and/or qualitative analysis.
• Analyse data to support development of predictive and risk assessment models to identify potential outbreak hotspots and estimate disease burden.

Reporting and Visualization

• Develop analytical and summary reports highlighting data-driven trends, patterns, and insights.
• Support development of interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for real-time data visualization and decision-making support.
• Prepare visual and written communication materials translating complex data into actionable insights for public health authorities and stakeholders.
• Generate periodic feedback reports to local and regional partners on data completeness, quality, and accuracy.

Academic and policy writing

• Contribute to study protocols, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Provide analytical support to research teams and collaborators for ongoing studies and surveillance activities.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs, and dissemination materials based on project findings.

2.     Qualification: 

Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or another quantitative discipline. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and significant relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience:

Essential:  3-5 Years 

• Data cleaning, validation, and management.
• Statistical analysis using R, Python, STATA, or SAS or Qualitative softwares Nvivo, ATLAS, Dedoose
• Experience preparing qualitative or quantitative analytical reports.

Desirable:

• Experience developing predictive or risk assessment models.
• Experience preparing manuscripts, policy briefs, or technical reports.
• Experience in disease surveillance, One Health or other Centre’s key focus areas.

Process to apply:
Please note that the Annual Salary (CTC) will be up to Rs 6,00,000 per year. Other benefits will be as per the institute’s policy and based on the candidate’s skills.

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to fill the application form:   

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJNC5x-HP71hAtw2zYV66qVoI8j1wxoAvttt7Ec6GWXLtY1A/viewform?usp=header

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  15 November 2025

Remarks:

“IIPHH reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!