Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is the umbrella organization for applied epidemiology training, programs in Africa. It oversees the Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FETP) in 16 countries of Africa. It has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Lagos AIDS Indicator Survey (LAGAIS) in the State. In view of this, AFENET is recruiting men and women with field work experience to gather the Lagos data across the 20 Local Government Areas of Lagos State.
Position: Malaria LGA Focal Person
Location Abuja
Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours: Full time
Job Description
The basic functions of the position are:
* Provide assistance in planning and implementation of malaria activities in intervention LGAs,e.g. implementation of NSTOP- malaria flagship program.
* Assist in assessing needs, opportunities and approaches for strengthening malaria activities.
* Assist in organizing and facilitating malaria capacity building of health facility (HF) staff in collaboration with LGA Primary Health Care.
* Participate in insecticide treated net campaign preparations and implementation of micro planning, training, logistical support, supervision, monitoring and evaluation as part of the LGA team.
* Work with LGA Director of Primary Health Care, LGA monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team and community leaders to identify and train community level workers to conduct data collection for malaria M&E efforts.
* Establish and maintain active communication and collaboration with related US President’s Malaria Initiative (in Zamfara), UK Department for International Development (in Kano), their implementing partners, and other malaria donors in focus LGAs, in provision of planning, training, review meetings, supportive supervision and documentation.
* Work with HF staff to engage community and religious leaders and Malaria-NSTOP target communities in malaria prevention activities.
* Assist LGA staff on carrying out supportive supervision for HF staff.
* Prepare monthly technical reports/documents on Malaria-NSTOP services in the LGA.
* Perform other tasks as assigned by the NSTOP Malaria State field coordinator and LGA Chairperson.
Requirements
* A good bachelor's degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Sciences or Public Health is required; additional qualification in public health will be an advantage.
* At least 2 years of prior working experience on malaria elimination programs or other related public health programs with NGOs, UN organizations, Government agencies or Ministries.
* Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required. Must be fluent in Hausa and any other local language spoken in Northern Nigeria.
* Comprehensive knowledge of malaria elimination strategies, Local Government Structure and Primary Health Care system in Nigeria.
* Experience working or interacting with nomadic or other migrant communities, and inhabitants of hard-to-reach settlements will be an advantage
* Incumbent is required to possess standard computer skills with experience in MS Word, MS Excel spreadsheets, MS Power-Point.
* Ability to write concise technical activity reports is required.
* Must be resident within the LGA of assignment at time of assumption of duty otherwise job offer is nullified.
Position: DHIS 2 Senior Data Manager
Location Abuja
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the DHIS 2 Senior Data Manager include:
* The DHIS 2 Senior data manager will serve as the overall DHIS2 team lead for DHIS2 data.
* Support the scale up of DHIS 2 Routine Immunization module and NHMIS in the country
* As senior data manager, provide support other NSTOP data management staff in the performance of data analysis and oversee all NSTOP data management activities to meet program objectives
* Oversee the design of data collection, entry and reporting instruments, including paper forms, mobile phone data entry tools, and computer data entry tools as needed by NSTOP projects.
* Oversee the design and update of databases, including creation of automated reports, queries, and other functionalities in Access and other platforms (e.g. SQL)
* Provide support data management to NFELTP and residents
* Support the coordination of DHIS2 Implementation activities
* Support national and state level capacity building activities
* Support national and state programs on data quality and use
* Support NSTOP EOC data manager to manage EOC data as necessary
* Provide data quality support at all levels
* Any other assignments that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required * Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field
Prior Work Experience:
* Possess at least 5 years experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system
* Leadership and management experience is an added advantage
* 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 application is desired
Position: DHIS 2 Data Manager
Location Abuja
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the data manager include:
* Ensure that DHIS 2 data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision making
* Design data collection instruments and databases as needed to improve DHIS 2 reporting
* Train state and LGA team on data collection and electronic data entry
* Train national program officers on DHIS 2 Routine Immunization module
* Provide support to state and LGA team to ensure DHIS 2 data quality
* Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA team
Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required
* Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field
Prior Work Experience:
* Possess at least 3 years experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance/monitoring 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 relate 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-lnfo, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA).
* Experience with web-based applications is desired.
Application Closing Date:
21 June, 2017
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
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