Data Technical Officer at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with ministries of health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of Africa countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDRS) strategy and the international Health Regulations (IHR).

AFENET is seeking the services of candidates to fill the position below for the National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) program:

Job Title: Data Technical Officer

Location: Abuja
Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours: Full time
Opening Date: Thursday 8 June 2017

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Data Technical Officer include:

• Developing and implementing integrated District Health Management Information Systems (DHIS) for Routine Immunization data, semi- permanent data, and survey data.
• Manage information, communications and technology ICT Solutions, materials and experiences developed by DHIS Developers.
• Conduct DHIS Training for health workers, LIOs, PHCCs, SIOs, Ministry of Health officials and other agencies at LGA, state and national levels. He/she will also develop DHIS training Programs.
• Use communication and information technology to support health structures.
• Data cleaning, sorting, pruning, storing and archiving and analysis of data.
• Perform GIS Map analysis for GIS Projects.
• Perform other tasks given to him by the Data Management Team Lead and Coordinator

Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or Other Experise Required

• First degree in Health Sciences, Computer Sciences, Statistical Analysis or Public Health.
• Experience in assessing and/or supporting health information systems in Nigeria
• Must have a holistic understanding of Health Information Systems Program
• 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, Math Lab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info, SAS.
• Experience with Routine Immunization and Polio Programs or any public health related projects.

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online