State Strategic Information Associates at Palladium Group

Purpose of Position

In support of the listed state governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Data.FI is seeking to employ the services of eight Strategic Information Associates to continue work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to support the enhancement of the state COVID-19 emergency operations centers (EOCs). The State Strategic Information Associates 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 Associates will ensure that data use strategy is effectively implemented, and robust information products are produced for informed decision making.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Key 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 multisectoral 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.