Data Analytics & Visualization Specialist

Data Analytics & Visualization Specialist, Uganda Data-Activated Architecture for Resilient Transition (DART)

About Palladium:

Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world’s most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation—strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organizations achieve measurable, sustainable impact.

Palladium is part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.

Project Background:

Data-Activated Architecture for Resilient Transition (DART) supports the Ministry of Health (MOH) to strengthen and scale interoperable, fit-for-purpose digital health systems. The project supports facility digitization and EMR readiness; National Data Warehouse (NDWH) stabilization; data-center design and cybersecurity; Health Information Exchange (HIE) operations and priority integrations; workforce certification; survey modernization; responsible AI adoption; and service-delivery data reporting performance. The project is designed to build on MOH-owned systems, repositories, standards, and governance structures, with progressive transfer of capability to government and Ugandan institutions. Project period is anticipated 2026–2030, beginning with a six-month foundation phase.

Note: All positions are subject to award, final organizational design, and Palladium hiring procedures. Reporting lines may be adjusted during mobilization. “MOH” includes the responsible Directorate/Department of Health Informatics (DHI) and other government units as applicable.

Position Summary:

The Data Analytics & Visualization Specialist develops accessible, reliable, and decision-oriented analytics products using NDWH and approved national-system data. The position supports MOH, districts, and DART workstreams to translate validated data into dashboards, reports, scorecards, and analytical products for system performance, service delivery, milestone verification, and management action.

Location:

This role and project will be based out of Kampala, Uganda with national and regional travel as required. Candidates must have current work authorization in Uganda as visa sponsorship cannot be considered.

Reporting and Supervision:

• This role will report to the Data Engineering Lead, DART

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain dashboards, data visualizations, indicator scorecards, and automated reports using approved NDWH data marts and national data sources
• Support design of analytics for HIE performance, pipeline health, EMR use, facility readiness, service-delivery reporting, surveillance, supply chain, and project performance
• Translate user and decision-maker needs into clear specifications, visual designs, and usable analytics products
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, outliers, data-quality concerns, system-performance issues, and programmatic implications
• Support development of JRF reports, verified baselines, quarterly progress reports, milestone evidence, and management dashboards
• Document indicator definitions, calculations, data sources, refresh schedules, limitations, and data lineage
• Train MOH, district, and partner users in interpretation and use of dashboards and analytical products
• Ensure visualizations follow approved privacy, access-control, and disclosure requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, public health, health informatics, economics, or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in health data analysis, visualization, business intelligence, or monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and at least one visualization platform such as Power BI, Tableau, Superset, DHIS2 analytics, or equivalent
• Experience with health indicators, DHIS2, EMRs, NDWH, routine data quality, or government reporting is strongly preferred
• Strong visual communication, analytical reasoning, training, and English communication skills

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

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