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State Strategic Information Associate, Niger State
In support of the Niger State government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Data.FI is seeking to employ the services of a Strategic Information Associate to continue work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to support the enhancement of the state COVID-19 emergency operations center (EOC).
The State Strategic Information Associate will continue implementation of the project’s 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.
Under the guidance of the Data.FI Nigeria COVID-19 National Advisor, the SI Associate will ensure that data use strategy is effectively implemented, and robust information products are produced for informed decision making.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Provide technical support to enhance COVID-19 response reporting systems i.e., SORMAS and paper-based systems
Support the implementation of periodic (daily/weekly) data review meetings for rapid action methodology at state level and across hierarchies
Conduct business analysis of user requirements on data collection systems and methodology within the states
Work with the stakeholders to facilitate and support reporting processes to identify barriers to data use and generate solutions to address those barriers
Generate daily and weekly reports on COVID-19 response in the state
Work with the State Epidemiologists, Data Analytics, and Visualization Specialists to develop and package state information products and briefs
Evaluate and assure system compliance with laws and regulations applicable to managing patient-level information
Serve as a technical backstop in data quality, data alignment exercises, and health informatics support at the state level in a multi-sectoral effort
Conduct regular analysis and reviews of state-level performance on key outputs and outcomes COVID19 indicators
Work with other implementing partners to strengthen the data analytics and visualization capabilities of the SORMAS COVID-19 reporting system, DHIS2, EOC, and other platforms
Provide technical support and strengthen the capacity of the State EOC to develop analyses, profiles, briefs, and program bulletins on COVID 19 response in the state
Work on any other duties assigned per the dynamic programming environment.
Required Qualifications
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 management 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
Ability to work well under pressure, skills in crisis management, and problem solving
Ability to achieve consensus among multiple stakeholders
Proven skills in data analysis and data visualization with proficiency in statistical packages
Excellent written and verbal skills in English; ability to communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise
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