DHIS 2 Data Manager 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: DHIS 2 Data Manager

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the data manager include:

• Ensure that DHIS 2 data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision making
• Design data collection instruments and databases as needed to improve DHIS 2 reporting
• Train state and LGA team on data collection and electronic data entry
• Train national program officers on DHIS 2 Routine Immunization module
• Provide support to state and LGA team to ensure DHIS 2 data quality
• Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA team

Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required

• Masters 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 relate 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-lnfo, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA).
• Experience with web-based applications is desired.

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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