Data Manager at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Purpose

• The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks a Data Manager to support the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) program in developing and maintaining databases.
• The Data Manager will conduct timely data analysis and reporting, strengthen data quality monitoring and use, and enhance feedback to key stakeholders and reporting sources. 
• The Data Manager will also ensure data harmonization between the agency and its partners,
• The Data Manager will serve as the State focal/lead for data management at the Zamfara EOC as well as coordinate NSTOP data0020management projects,

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Design data collection instruments and databases as needed.
• Lead all AFENET data management efforts in the state and EOS
• Train state and LGA consultants/NSLOs on data collection and electronic data entry
• Provide support to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs to assure data of sufficiently good quality.
• Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs.
• Provide regular updates to the polio EOC and the communication team on key performance indicators.
• Provide data for partner reports, donor reports and presentations.
• Perform any other assignments that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, STL, NSTOP RI team and AFENET Management

Qualifications & Competencies

• Master’s Degree in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Science or Statistics.
• LGA Technical Assistant at Malaria Consortium
• Related: LGA Technical Assistant at Malaria Consortium
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Working knowledge of SQL, DHIS2, Excel, and/or data analysis and visualization tools.
• A good understanding of public health, project management, health informatics, and data management (collection, analysis, interpretation, use, and feedback)
• Experience or knowledge of immunization and public health information and surveillance systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills. Experience working with government or public-sector stakeholders is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualification

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in data science, data management, epidemiology, public health, or a related field
• Possess at least 1 year of experience in data management and / or working with public health surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation systems.
• Experience working with or using District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
• Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) and Surveillance data at the subnational (LGA or State) level.
• Experience in GIS Map analysis (ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Must also have previous experience working with DHIS.
• Experience with STATA, Python, RStudio