Nigeria COVID-19 Response Strategic Information Consultant at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Locations: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Cross River, Edo, Kano, Niger and Oyo (Indicate location in your application & email title)

Project Overview
In support of the Government of Nigeria's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TMEC/RISE is currently seeking to employ the services of consultants to work in collaboration with the state government and other USAID partners to oversee state-level emergency operations centers (EOCs) for the COVID-19 response in Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Cross River, Edo, Kano, Niger and Oyo State.

Scope of work for SI Consultant

• The State Strategic Information Consultants will implement a field-based strategy to create regular forums for sharing achievements and challenges with stakeholders, generate analysis at state level for COVID 19 output and outcome indicators, by promoting peer-exchange and problem solving.
• The State SI consultants will be reporting to the lead Jhpiego consultant and collaborate closely with Data.Fi. The overall aim is to generate further demand for data and improve COVID-19 outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Technical support to COVID-19 response reporting systems i.e. SORMAS and paper-based systems
• Support design of periodic (daily/weekly) Data Review for Rapid Action methodology for implementation at state level and across hierarchies
• Business analysis of user requirements on data collection systems and methodology within the states
• Working with the implementing partners facilitate and support reporting processes to identify barriers to data use and generate solutions to address those barriers.
• Generate daily and weekly reports COVID-19 response in the states on focus
• Working with the Epidemiologists, Data Analytics and Visualization Specialists develop and package state
• Evaluate and assure system compliance with laws and regulations applicable to managing patient level information.
• Technical backstop in data quality, data alignment exercises and health informatics support at the state level in a multisector effort.
• Conduct regular analysis and reviews of state level performance on key outcome and output indicators
• Work with other Implementing partners to strengthen the data analytics and visualization capabilities of the SORMAS COVID-19 reporting system, DHIS2, Situation rooms, and other platforms.
• Technical Support Implementing Partners and States to develop profiles, briefs and program bulletins.
• Any other duties assigned as per the dynamic programming environment.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Statistics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Computer Science or a related field
• At least 2-3 years' experience advising on health management information systems or routine health information systems
• Experience working knowledge of SORMAS, DHIS 2 preferred
• Working Knowledge of patient level and aggregate data managements systems
• Knowledge of project management principles to manage outputs with multi-disciplinary teams including a broad and extensive knowledge of IT principles, methods and techniques;
• Work well under pressure, skilled in crisis management, and problem solving.
• Ability to achieve consensus among multiple stakeholders
• Proven skills in data analysis with proficiency in statistical package
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English are required to communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.