Technical Officer - Database at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Job Description

• Will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of data processing.
• S/he is responsible for the planning, maintenance and development of the project’s databases and Geographical information system (GIS).
• Other responsibilities include, the design and creation of spatial products, including maps, digital data, reports and statistics.
• S/he will administer and maintain the project’s DBMS, monitor and optimize the DBMS and coordinate data management issues (e.g., deletion of records, query management, Internet reports) within the data users’ group.
• Run checks to ensure the security and confidentiality of the AHNI/Nigeria identifiable health data.
• Monitor research staff’s compliance with confidentiality policies to assure that security standards are met and advice on the acquisition of the appropriate Database Management Systems as needed.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MS/MA Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 4 - 6 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.