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The overall purpose of engaging these optimizers is to ensure that all program data are regularly reviewed, gaps are flagged and corrected. In addition, they will support data (targets and achieved) reporting and other SI activities on the project.
Responsibilities
To ensure sites level data quality through daily profiling of entries on DHIS
To support state in clearing data quality flags in RADET files, DHIS and EMR.
To support routine data entry on the RISE project
To ensure that the entries on the MSFs in each health facility are correctly entered into the project’s DHIS.
To ensure data concurrence across reporting platforms
To review patient level data generated on RADET database and ensure that they are correct, consistent, complete and timely
Address any other SI/HI related issues as they present.
Deliverables
SI Optimizers are expected to achieve all the objectives stated above
They must ensure timely delivery of all the objectives
Submit comprehensive end of contract report
Submit duly signed original copies of all documents required for retirement of activities.
Required Qualifications
At least 2 - 3years’ post-NYSC professional experience in the implementation and management of health Strategic Information systems.
Core Strategic information experience, conversant with MER indicators, data collection, analysis and data visualization using DHIS, LAMIS, Electronic Medical Records and other innovative data management systems.
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