The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a Network of public health training institutions in Africa that seeks to strengthen manpower to enhance health systems on the continent. AFENET is a not-for-profit organization which works closely with Ministries of Health in member countries to develop sustainable programs and capacity to strengthen field epidemiology and ensure healthier lives for Africans.
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of candidates to fill the vacant position below for the Nigerian Field Epidemiology and Training Program (NFELTP) National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) program:
Job Title: DHIS2 Implementation Officer
Location: Rivers,Ogun,Piateau,Delta, Adamawa,Imo,Kaduna,Benue and Ondo,Taraba, Niger, Abia and Sokoto States.
Work Hours: Full time
Duration of contract: One year
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Responsibilities of the DHIS2 implementation Officerinclude: 1. Support the implementation of the Routine Immunization NHMIS scale up plan in the states
2. Provide technical leadership to the State RI team on the use of the DHIS2 RI dashboard for data driven decision
3. Provide rnentoring, support and supervision to LGA Ri teams on data collection, data entry and appropriate use of RI reporling tools
4. Develop Monthly technical report following all supportive supervision activities conducted
5. Train State and LGA RI teams on data management
6. Build capacity of state and LGA government officers to enter data. analyze and provide regular reports using DHIS2.
7. 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 8. Liaise with NSTOP Data Management Team to provide regular feedback and troubleshoot problems
Certifications, Knowledge and Requirements:
* Postgraduate degree or equivalent in data management, public health, epidemiology or other health related disciplines
* Possess at least 3 years' experience in data management or monitoring and evaluation
* Experience working with District Health information System 2 (OHIS2) database
* Experience in managing routine immunization data at LGAor state level.
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel. MicrosoftAccess, Epi info and SPSS.
Language proficiency: Level lit English (Fluency in Both written and oral) is required
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2016
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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