Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Data Manager

Views: 1161|Published on: Feb 05, 2026

NGO / INGO / Social work

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than 2 years|

Not Disclosed

Project: Establishing central research capacity within Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh

Project overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced team of researchers to support our Velux- funded project on establishing central research capacity within Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS). The project is based at NNJS Central Office and across 9 NNJS tertiary eye hospitals over 4 years and is funded by the Velux Stiftung. The project is being led jointly by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK and Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS).

Project summary:

We aim to establish a small multidisciplinary team in central NNJS, to systematically strengthen our research capacity. This will include an ophthalmologist with research and public health training, epidemiologist/statistician, data manager, and a health economist. We will draw on technical support from the International Centre for Eye Health for training and mentorship. We will work with nine NNJS eye hospitals to provide methods training in evidence synthesis, study design, and analysis. We will analyse our large existing unexplored data sets. During the four years, we will develop several research projects within the hospital network, leveraging existing infrastructure and personnel to support data collection, addressing high-priority questions.

Aims

The overall goal of this project is to strengthen the capacity of NNJS to implement, manage and sustain research throughout the NNJS Network.

Objectives:

Our overall goal will be achieved through the delivery of the following objectives structured in five phases:

Establish a capability centrally to support research projects across the NNJS Network.
Establish a research network across NNJS hospitals.
Develop research skills in priority areas among the research team members.
Increase the scientific outputs from the NNJS Network and their translation to practice.
Ensure the sustainability of the research team, including by developing research fundraising capacity

Job Title: Research Data Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Data Manager to support our NIHR-funded project, which aims to prevent blindness in children through innovative health system interventions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing, coordinating, and ensuring the integrity of research data across five studies or work packages, preparing datasets for analysis, and securely archiving data.

Main responsibilities:

Study 1: Health System Readiness

Coordinate data collection tools for assessing primary level eye health service readiness
Integrate data collection tools into electronic data collection systems
Input and support data collection and prepare datasets for analysis

Study 2: Cluster Randomized Trial

Integrate field data into electronic data capture systems
Manage trial data integrity and cleaning processes
Prepare datasets for analysis

Study 3: Process Evaluation

Support data collection frameworks and qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments

Study 4: Cost and cost-effectiveness analysis

Develop standardized cost capture mechanisms
Support economic data collection and management
Prepare economic analysis datasets for analysis

Study 5: Policy analysis

Secure storage of interview transcripts and other data if collected.

Data storage:

At the end of each study, prepare datasets and code books for long-term archiving so that the data can be made available to other researchers on request. This includes transcripts of interviews from Study 5 (policy analysis).

Reporting and Collaboration:

Prepare weekly and monthly data management reports as appropriate for project leadership
Collaborate with interdisciplinary research team members
Support grant reporting requirements
Contribute to manuscript and research output preparation
Participate in project meetings and research dissemination activities

Requirements

Essential:

Higher education in quantitative health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in research data management
Experience with electronic data capture systems
Strong understanding of research data management principles and best practices
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Desirable:

Advanced training in health research methodology
Previous knowledge or experience in global health or child health research
Experience with mixed-methods research designs
Familiarity with NIHR research protocols

Technical skills:

REDCap and other electronic and standard databases
Microsoft Office Suite
Data visualization tools
Adhering to data privacy regulations

Personal attributes:

Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a multicultural, interdisciplinary environment
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Commitment to research integrity and ethical conduct

Additional Information:

Salary and terms:

Full-time (fixed term-contract). Salary is negotiable based on the educational qualification and professional skill.
Supportive research environment
Opportunities for publication and conference presentations

Location: Kathmandu (Frequent field visit as required)

Start Date: As soon as possible

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Apply Before: Feb 12, 2026

About the organization

Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal

Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh is an NGO providing eye care services across Nepal. Founded in 1978, it operates over 28 hospitals and 224 centers, focusing on reducing blindness.

Our Mission: Reaching to unreached with equitable, inclusive, affordable, accessible, high-quality, and patient-centered comprehensive eye-care services

Our Vision: Sight For All

Our Goal: To reduce prevalence of avoidable blindness to 0.20% by 2030 from 2020.