Database Specialist at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Ref Id: sfh-98898
Location: Abuja

Job Role

• Ensure accurate data collection with the use of DHIS and CSPro platform.
• Manage the flow of data into the database in line with the project guidelines.
• Prepare monthly report for the monitoring and evaluation unit.
• Troubleshoot all DHIS or CSPro database issues to ensure the platform is ready for use.
• Manage access to the DHIS database by ensuring appropriate user right are assigned.
• Ensure proper archival of the data extracted from the database.

Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of First Degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field required with at least two-year experience of developing/updating forms on EMR and DHIS database.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word and Access) for advanced data analysis is required and also sound knowledge and experience of database software including DHIS2, Postgre and SQL.
• Experience with basic computer software, hardware maintenance, and data for a large community-based project using DHIS2 will be an added advantage.
• Ability to make propose solutions related to issues with data generated.

Skills and competencies:

• The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organise, and manage resources for the successful completion of projects.