Research Data Management

Identify, evaluate and present public health data to provide practical insights towards improving public health systems and supporting decision-making processes.

Type

Domain

Competency Area

Health Research Practice

Levels

Understands purpose of public health data

Understands the role of public health data systems in improving the availability and quality of health services

Lists sources of public health data across a range of health topics (district level household survey, national family health survey, etc.)

Aware of evolving trends and legislations regarding health data management

Identifies role of data governance in public health

Identifies the role of data governance in providing practical insights towards public health systems

Differentiates between health data derived from population-based sources and institution-based sources

Documents the barriers to health data management in India (information, IT infrastructure, informatics, etc.)

Present solutions for health data management

Incorporates health data privacy regulations in data governance systems, through mobilisation and updation of talent, processes and technology

Applies data collection and analysis tools to public health decision-making systems

Present potential solutions for health data management in India, keeping in mind the needs and expectations of stakeholders

Evaluates health data management processes

Streamlines data governance structures and practices to improve the availability and quality of health services

Informs health policies and programs through appropriate evidence and research

Evaluates health data management processes for public health decision making