Database Officer at FHI 360 - Imo

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

FHI 360 is collaborating with Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) on Global Fund Project Management and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Database Officer

Location: Imo
Contract Type: One Year Fixed Term

Project Description
The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Database Officer under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer M&E, the Database Officer will be responsible for the day to day operations of data processing.
• S/he will be responsible for the planning, maintenance and development ofall databases. S/He will be responsible for designing and creating special products, including maps, digital data, reports and statistics.
• The Database Officer will support his/her counterpart within SACA/SASCP to enter, analyze and share information required for decision making at the state level.
• They will also ensure timely and complete reporting of data.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume (CV) and Cover Letter as a single document to: ahni-m&[email protected]

Note: Only applications sent electronically (i.e by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.