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  • Posted: Oct 6, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a Network of public health training institutions in Africa that seeks to strengthen manpower to enhance health systems on the continent. AFENET is a not-for-profit organization which works closely with Ministries of Health in member countries to develop sustainable programs and capacity to strengthen field e...
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    DHIS2 Data Manager

    Duration of contract: One year

    Key Responsibilities

    The responsibilities of the data manager include;

    • Ensure that DHIS 2 data generated is properly managed and analyzed
    • Design data collection instruments and databases as needed to improve DHIS2 reporting
    • Train state and LGA team on data collection and electronic data entry
    • Train national program officers on DHIS2 Routine Immunization module
    • Provide support to state and LGA team to ensure DHIS2 data quality
    • Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA team
    • Support in development of strategies that would improve data quality in the country
    • Work with stakeholders and partners in identifying strategies to facilitate data-driven decision making
    • Support  operation  research  activities  that  can  help  to  improve  routine  immunization  data quality
    • Develop DHIS2 project implementation reports for the funders

    Requirements
    Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required:

    • Required: Master's degree (or equivalent) in data management, epidemiology, public health or related field

    Prior Work Experience:

    • Possess  at  least  3 years experience  in  data  management,  and  or  working  with  public  health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system
    • Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
    • Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) at the LGA or state level.
    • Experience  in  Programming  Languages  such  as  Python,  C++,  PHP,  .Net  and  other  related languages.
    • Experience in GIS Map analysis (ARC GIS, QGIS, Health Mapper)
    • Must also have previous experience working with DHIS.
    • Experience with STATA, MathLab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info, SAS

    Knowledge Requirements

    • Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required.
    • Job Knowledge: A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis. In addition, experience or knowledge of immunization and public health surveillance systems is an advantage.
    • Skills and Abilities: Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (EPI-Info, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA). Experience with web-based applications is desired.

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