Data Analyst at World Health Organization (WHO)

Ref No: 2003420
Location: Abuja
Schedule: Full-time  
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months

Purpose of the Position

• WHO is supporting the government of Nigeria in her response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
• There is an urgent need for data capture and analyses in the management of this pandemic and monitoring progress at all levels (Global, Regional, Country, and State levels).

Description of Duties
Under the guidance of the WHE Laboratory lead, the incumbent would perform the following duties;

• Support the NCDC (NRL) to develop and maintain required databases
• Conduct timely analysis and reporting of data
• improve data quality through routine 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 level laboratory data collectors on data collection and electronic data entry
• Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state level users

Required Qualifications

Education
Essential:

• Secondary, technical or commercial school certificates with training in or technical certificate in data management

Desirable:

• University degree in the field of data management sciences, epidemiology, public health or related field.

Experience
Essential:

• Possess at least 4 years’ experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system and Laboratory management systems (LIMS)
• Experience in GIS Map analysis (ARC GIS, QGIS, Health Mapper)
• Experience with STATA, MathLab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info

Desirable:

• Previous related work experience in the UN or other International Development Agencies, Training on DHIS2 platform.

Use of language skills:

• Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required

Skills
Specific skills required:

• Job Knowledge: A good understanding of Laboratory Management Systems, data compilation and management and data analysis. In addition, experience, or knowledge of system integration with 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.

Competencies:

• Producing results
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Communicating in a credible and efficient way
• Moving forward in a changing environment