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  • Posted: Apr 7, 2015
    Deadline: Apr 21, 2015
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    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 e...
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    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

    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: careers@nfeltp.org
    Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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