Job Description
Responsibilities
About The Role
At Tentang Anak, we move super fast because we work for the needs of 80 million Indonesian children & families that can’t wait. We seek people who are hungry to solve the problem, accountable & bring speed in everything they do.
The
Child Health Manager
will be pivotal in positioning Tentang Anak as the leading expert-driven company championing interdisciplinary excellence. Serving as both manager and individual contributor, this role strengthens the organization’s impact through integrated, evidence-based research initiatives while ensuring accuracy, credibility, and societal relevance across all outputs. Acting as the
evidence backbone , the Manager provides the research, data, and analysis that underpin strategic decisions and external positioning.
Scope Highlights
Research & Evidence Generation – Lead literature reviews, study design, data collection & analysis (quantitative, qualitative, epidemiological, or clinical), translation of findings into practical recommendations.
Scientific Rigor & Compliance – Ensure research outputs meet high standards of credibility, validity, and ethical compliance.
Innovation & Forward Thinking – Explore and evaluate new tools, digital health technologies, and methodologies to advance child health outcomes.
Knowledge Translation – Synthesize and translate research findings into actionable knowledge products (publications, briefs, reports, guidelines).
Integration & Dissemination – Embed research evidence into organizational strategies, products, and interventions; present findings at professional forums.
Innovation & Forward Thinking – Identify, test, and evaluate innovative tools, methodologies, or digital health solutions to improve child health outcomes.
Capacity Building – Mentor junior researchers to foster a culture of innovation and evidence-based practice.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Medical Doctor (MD) degree is mandatory. A Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Child Development, or a related field (PhD preferred) will be considered an advantage.
Experience: 4+ years of applied research in health, epidemiology, child development, or social sciences, including study design, data analysis, and publication. Proven ability to conduct systematic reviews or meta-analyses.
Research Rigor & Ethics: Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing research projects (quantitative, qualitative, epidemiological, or clinical studies) with methodological rigor and full ethical compliance.
Knowledge Translation & Impact: Strong skills in translating research into actionable knowledge products (briefs, reports, guidelines) and integrating evidence into programs, products, or interventions.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Work: Experience working across disciplines (healthcare, education, technology, policy) and managing multi-stakeholder collaborations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
Innovation & Forward Thinking: Proven ability to identify, test, and scale innovative tools, methodologies, or technologies to improve child health outcomes.
Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to mentor junior staff or interns, fostering a culture of evidence-based practice and proactive problem-solving.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex research clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
