Database Officer at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Project Summary

• The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases.
• The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Will be responsible for the day to day operations of data processing.
• S/he is responsible for the planning, maintenance and development of AHNI/GF databases.
• The database approach incorporates the following principles:
  • Data remains consistent across the database;
  • Data is clearly defined;
  • Users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs;
  • There is provision for data security and recovery control (all data is retrievable in an emergency).
• The application design include web, desktop and mobile GIS applications.
• Other responsibilities include the design and creation of special products, including maps, digital data, reports and statistics.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Engineering, Information Technologc Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years post national youth service relevant experience. Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.