Application Guide

How to Apply for Associate, Planning and Analytics

at Partners In Health

🏢 About Partners In Health

Partners In Health (PIH) is a globally respected non-profit that combines social justice with modern medicine, working in partnership with governments to strengthen health systems in underserved communities. Joining PIH means contributing to high-impact work that directly saves lives and addresses health inequities, with a culture that values data-driven decision-making and collaboration across diverse teams.

About This Role

As an Associate in Planning and Analytics, you will be the backbone of supply chain and logistics data for PIH's global operations, creating dashboards and reports that drive urgency and operational impact. Your work will directly improve the efficiency of medical supply delivery to vulnerable populations, making data accessible to users across all PIH sites.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by checking automated report alerts for supply chain issues at PIH sites, then meeting with the IOps team to prioritize data cleaning tasks. You could spend the afternoon building a new Tableau dashboard for logistics managers in Malawi, followed by a training session for field staff on how to interpret the data. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate remotely with colleagues across time zones, ensuring data flows smoothly from warehouses to clinics.

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🎯 Who Partners In Health Is Looking For

  • Has 5-8 years of hands-on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or operations analysis, ideally in a global health or supply chain context.
  • Is a Tableau or Power BI expert who can build automated, user-friendly dashboards that non-technical stakeholders can easily understand and act on.
  • Possesses advanced Excel skills and a knack for creative problem-solving, especially in cleaning messy data and designing data quality indicators.
  • Thrives in a collaborative, cross-cultural environment and can train diverse users on reporting tools with patience and clarity.

📝 Tips for Applying to Partners In Health

1

Highlight specific examples of dashboards or reports you've built that improved operational efficiency or decision-making, quantifying impact where possible.

2

Demonstrate your experience with data cleaning and warehousing projects, mentioning tools like SQL, Python, or ETL processes if applicable.

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize supply chain or logistics analytics experience, even if from a different industry, and connect it to PIH's mission.

4

In your cover letter, explicitly state your familiarity with PIH's work and how your skills can support their global health supply chain.

5

Prepare a short portfolio or screenshots of your Tableau/Power BI work, including examples of automated reports or data quality indicators.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for using data to drive social impact and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.', "Specific examples of how you've used BI tools to automate reporting and improve data cleanliness in previous roles.", 'Your ability to train and communicate with diverse, non-technical users across different cultures and time zones.', "How your analytical and problem-solving skills can directly support PIH's supply chain and logistics operations."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about PIH's supply chain model and how they distribute medicines to remote areas, especially in countries like Haiti, Rwanda, and Malawi.
  • → Explore PIH's annual reports or blog posts to understand their current challenges and successes in logistics and data management.
  • → Look into the 'OpenBox' or other health supply chain tools used by PIH to understand the technical ecosystem.
  • → Familiarize yourself with PIH's organizational structure and the International Operations (IOps) team's role.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a complex data cleaning project you managed. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2 How would you design a dashboard to monitor supply chain performance for a remote clinic in a low-resource setting?
3 Describe a time you trained a non-technical team on using a BI tool. How did you ensure they could use it independently?
4 How do you prioritize data quality improvements when there are multiple urgent requests from different sites?
5 What experience do you have with data warehousing or integrating data from multiple sources (e.g., Excel, SQL, APIs)?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus only on technical skills without connecting them to the mission or real-world impact.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'data analytics' without mentioning supply chain, logistics, or global health context.
  • Don't overlook the training and communication aspect; this role requires explaining complex data to diverse users.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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