Data Officer at The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

Locations: Lagos and FCT
Start Date: April 20, 2020
End Date: October 19, 2020
Employment type: Full time

The Responsibilities of the NCDC Data Officer

• Provide adequate support in the field for SORMAS application users to ensure the correct use of the system
• Support field test of app updates and revisions before deployment
• Ensure surveillance and outbreak data as authorized by NCDC are complete and up to date in the SORMAS platform
• Troubleshoot project device issues and provide real-time support and maintenance on project devices as assigned
• Maintain the SORMAS IT help line to address field challenges that are reported by officers from the field daily
• Identify and report any data management or IT issues to the IT experts for immediate resolution
• Develop and submit technical report following all SORMAS activities conducted to the SORMAS IT experts
• Installing the SORMAS software and configuring SORMAS hardwares
• Setting up accounts for new users as authorized by NCDC
• Provide technical support for the SORMAS project implementation and evaluation activities
• Perform other tasks assigned by the SORMAS IT Experts and the National Coordinator

Job Requirements
Minimum experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in public health data management and IT support

Minimum qualification:

• Minimum of first Degree in any discipline

Other requirements:

• Experience working with Surveillance Information System or Laboratory Information System or Electronic Medical Records tools will be an added advantage
• Good understanding of the of IDSR strategy and working knowledge of the DHIS-2
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, other data analysis and data visualization tools
• Good presentation and report writing skills
• Good technical and logical thought process
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Good understanding of patient data confidentiality principles
• A team player with good interpersonal skills