Manish Jain, MD
Senior Public Health Specialist and Consultant
Transforming Data into Public Health Action
I specialize in turning complex data into clear, actionable intelligence that drives strategic decisions, improves program performance, and directly impacts community health outcomes.
Advanced Data Analytics & Visualization
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Conducted sophisticated quantitative analyses for WHO and UNICEF, transforming raw data from sources like DHIS2, DHS, and MICS into actionable insights on immunization coverage, equity, and COVID-19 vaccine deployment across dozens of countries.
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Developed dynamic data visualization tools and dashboards (e.g., equity bubble tools, performance scorecards) that make complex data accessible and actionable for decision-makers at national and sub-national levels.
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Created automated data monitoring tools for routine immunization, enabling real-time tracking of key performance indicators like coverage, dropouts, and vaccine stock to trigger timely corrective actions.
Strategic Reporting & Evidence Generation
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Authored over 25 scientific publications and numerous high-level technical reports that translate data findings into evidence for policy reform and program redesign, influencing strategies from local initiatives to WHO regional guidelines.
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Prepared monthly and weekly data summaries on COVID-19 vaccination for 31 countries in the WHO European Region, providing leadership with the critical information needed to steer the pandemic response.
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Developed comprehensive baseline and endline assessment reports that established benchmarks, measured impact, and provided a clear roadmap for program improvement.
Data-Driven System Strengthening
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Designed and implemented computerized microplanning and data management tools that were adopted by governments in multiple countries, fundamentally improving the precision of resource allocation and logistical planning.
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Conducted in-depth data system reviews that identified critical gaps in countries' health information systems, leading to the development of data improvement plans and digitalization roadmaps.
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Pioneered the "My Village My Home" tool for community-level data tracking, empowering local communities to use their own data to ensure no child is left unvaccinated.
Equity-Focused Data Analysis
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Expert in disaggregating and analyzing data across equity stratifiers (socio-economic, geographic, gender) to uncover hidden disparities and ensure public health programs effectively reach the most marginalized populations.
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Developed national and sub-national immunization equity profiles that visually pinpointed inequities, enabling partners and governments to target interventions with precision and track progress in closing gaps.
Core Areas
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Performance Monitoring & Dashboards: Designing and implementing dynamic tools and dashboards that track key performance indicators, making real-time analysis accessible.
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Gap Analysis & Improvement: Interpreting data to pinpoint underperformance, diagnose root causes, and trigger targeted corrective actions for continuous quality improvement.
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Evidence-Based Planning: Synthesizing facility and community-level data to build need-based implementation plans that ensure resources are directed where they are needed most.
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Data Visualization & Communication: Creating clear data summaries, fact sheets, and dashboards to ensure complex information is accessible and compelling for governments and partners.