DHIS 2 Senior Data Manager at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Open to: All Interested Candidates
Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours:Full time

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the DHIS 2 Senior Data Manager include:

• The DHIS 2 Senior data manager will serve as the overall DHIS2 team lead for DHIS2 data.
• Support the scale up of DHIS 2 Routine Immunization module and NHMIS in the country
• As senior data manager, provide support other NSTOP data management staff in the performance of data analysis and oversee all NSTOP data management activities to meet program objectives
• Oversee the design of data collection, entry and reporting instruments, including paper forms, mobile phone data entry tools, and computer data entry tools as needed by NSTOP projects.
• Oversee the design and update of databases, including creation of automated reports, queries, and other functionalities in Access and other platforms (e.g. SQL)
• Provide support data management to NFELTP and residents
• Support the coordination of DHIS2 Implementation activities
• Support national and state level capacity building activities
• Support national and state programs on data quality and use
• Support NSTOP EOC data manager to manage EOC data as necessary
• Provide data quality support at all levels
• Any other assignments that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required

• Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field

Prior Work Experience:

• Possess at least 5 years experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system
• Leadership and management experience is an added advantage
• 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 application is desired