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
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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.
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