Data Quality Lead at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)

Job Details

• The Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is seeking a Data Quality Lead for an upcoming program in Nigeria. The Data Quality Lead will develop a framework to mainstream Data Quality Assessment/Improvement (DQA/I).
• This is a full-time position supporting an anticipated five-year project. The position is contingent upon award.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify processes for continuous data quality improvement, proactively track numerous system reports on data quality, develop and produce data quality reports, analyse data and report on trend
• Lead joint Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and transition of DQAs to Ministry of Health in CDC supported programmes
• Support Implementing Partners in using information from the DQA exercise to guide their identification and selection of indicators for DQI activities.
• Lead matching of data fields from multiple systems to identify data mismatch and its causes
• Support updating of DQAs to reflect APR and SAPR indicators; as well as the development of a data quality review module on NDR.
• Carry out regular system investigations and data audits and make recommendations to management that will ensure efficient data management process within the network asset management systems
• Identify and analyse system and data management processes ensuring that technical specification and other technical documentation is completed and distributed in a timely manner
• Identify and develop functional training needs and resources and deliver training to system users ensuring changes to system and data management processes are delivered in an efficient and comprehensive manner
• Provide specialist technical advice and support to other system specialists and stakeholders regarding data quality, system processes and procedures which support the operation and strategic direction of the programme

Qualifications

• MSc in Statistics, Data Science or related fields
• Experience with DQA methods.
• At least 5 years of experience in data quality assessments and audits.