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

 

DATA MANAGER

The responsibilities of the data manager include:

 

•  Support the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) to develop and maintain data bases     -

•  Conduct timely analysis and reporting of data; improve data quality monitoring

•  Improve data use and feedback of data to key stakeholders and reporting sources

•  Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision making

•  Design data collection instruments and databases as needed

•  Train state and LGA consultants on data collection and electronic data entry

•  Train national program officers

•  Provide support to state and LGA consultants to assure data of sufficiently good quality

•  Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants

•  Provide regular updates to polio communication team on key performance indicators

•  Provide data for partner reports, donor reports and presentations

 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED 

Required: Masters degree (or equivalent) in data management, epidemiology, public health or related field 

 

 

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

•  Possess at least 1 year experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance Imonitoring and evaluation system

•  Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)

•  Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) at the LGA or state level.

•  Experience in Programming Languages such as Python, C++, PHP, .Net and other related languages.

•  Experience in GIS Map analysis (ARC GIS, QGIS, Health Mapper)

•  Must also have previous experience working with DHIS.

•  Experience with STATA, MathLab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info, SAS

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required.

Job Knowledge: A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis. In addition, experience or knowledge of immunization and public health surveillance systems is an advantage.

Skills and Abilities: Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (EPI-Info, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA). Experience with web-based applications is desired.

 

Method of Application

Submit your CV and application letter by email not later than two week from the date of this publication: 

Email: [email protected] 

Opening Date: 7th April 2015 

Closing Date: 24th April 2015 

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.