Data Technical Officer at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours: Full time
Opening Date: Thursday 8 June 2017

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Data Technical Officer include:

• Developing and implementing integrated District Health Management Information Systems (DHIS) for Routine Immunization data, semi- permanent data, and survey data.
• Manage information, communications and technology ICT Solutions, materials and experiences developed by DHIS Developers.
• Conduct DHIS Training for health workers, LIOs, PHCCs, SIOs, Ministry of Health officials and other agencies at LGA, state and national levels. He/she will also develop DHIS training Programs.
• Use communication and information technology to support health structures.
• Data cleaning, sorting, pruning, storing and archiving and analysis of data.
• Perform GIS Map analysis for GIS Projects.
• Perform other tasks given to him by the Data Management Team Lead and Coordinator

Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or Other Experise Required

• First degree in Health Sciences, Computer Sciences, Statistical Analysis or Public Health.
• Experience in assessing and/or supporting health information systems in Nigeria
• Must have a holistic understanding of Health Information Systems Program
• 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, Math Lab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info, SAS.
• Experience with Routine Immunization and Polio Programs or any public health related projects.