African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) Vacancies for DHIS2 Implementation Officer


Posted on: Thu 04-06-2015

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of the following individuals:

DHIS2 Implementation Officer

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the DHIS2 Implementation Officer include;

  • Support the implementation of the Routine Immunization NHMIS scale up plan in the states
  • Provide technical leadership to the State RI team on the use of the DHIS2 RI dashboard for data driven decision making
  • Provide menroring, support and supervision to LGA RI teams on data collection, data entry and appropriate use of RI reporting tools
  • Develop Monthly technical report following all supportive supervision activities conducted
  • Train State and LGA RI teams on data management
  • Build capacity of state and LGA government officers to enter data. analyze and provide regular reports using DHIS2.
  • Work with SIO's, M&E officers, HMIS officers and others as indicated to analyze collected data and provide feedback to State and Local government RI teams
  • Liaise with NSTOP Data Management Team to provide regular feedback and troubleshoot problems

 

CERTIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Postgraduate degree of equivalent in data management, public health, epidemiology or other health related disciplines
  • Possess at least 3 year experience in data management or monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience working with District Health Infonnation System 2 (DHIS2) database
  • Experience in managing routine immunization data at LGAor state level.
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epi info and SPSS.

Method of Application

Submit your application letter and curriculum vitae to: [email protected]

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.