DHIS2 Data Manager at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Duration of contract: One year

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the data manager include;

• Ensure that DHIS 2 data generated is properly managed and analyzed
• Design data collection instruments and databases as needed to improve DHIS2 reporting
• Train state and LGA team on data collection and electronic data entry
• Train national program officers on DHIS2 Routine Immunization module
• Provide support to state and LGA team to ensure DHIS2 data quality
• Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA team
• Support in development of strategies that would improve data quality in the country
• Work with stakeholders and partners in identifying strategies to facilitate data-driven decision making
• Support  operation  research  activities  that  can  help  to  improve  routine  immunization  data quality
• Develop DHIS2 project implementation reports for the funders

Requirements
Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required:

• Required: Master's degree (or equivalent) in data management, epidemiology, public health or related field

Prior Work Experience:

• Possess  at  least  3 years experience  in  data  management,  and  or  working  with  public  health surveillance /monitoring 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.