IT/Data Manager at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Job Responsibilities
The responsibilities of IT/Data manager includes;

• To coordinate the entry of data, analyze and manage data as well as to ensure data security and integrity
• To maintain IT infrastructure for data management

Scope of Work

• Support the NAIS state secretariat in planning and coordination of all survey related activities
• Work closely with the AFENET NAIS IT/Database team on data management
• Supervise data entry of field workers including ODK management
• Review, clean and verify data for completeness and accuracy
• Retrieve data from the database and present for the purpose of research
• Take all necessary measures to ensure data integrity and security
• Maintain all IT infrastructure in good condition for data management
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Key Deliverables

• Report on database support and performance
• Database/server performance optimization
• Available dataset after data entry, analysis
• Institutionalization and tracking of data security and integrity
• To maintain IT infrastructure for data management
• Trip reports (for trips made during the contract period)
• Log of activities related to contract implementation
• Documentation of lessons learnt during the survey period with IT/Database
• Support End-of-survey report - Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full survey report

Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:

• A first degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related course

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of two years cognate experience in data management and IT maintenance
• Experience in computer graphics, programming languages and spatial analysis /GIS will  be an added advantage
• Previous experience in HIV/AIDS program/surveys or other health related surveys is an additional advantage
• Prior working experience in Nasarawa State is an added advantage

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Data management Skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Pro-activeness
• Responsibility
• Self-motivation
• Tactfulness
• Discipline