Database Associate at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)  is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others, Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the vacant position:

Job Title: Database Associate

Location: Ibadan

A member of the State Team, the job holder will be responsible for providing support to the program data management system in the state, in conjunction with the Strategic Information (SI) Team. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Job Tasks

• Assist in setting up and maintaining the data management systems at the program sites
• Carryout routine data cleaning activities for APIN supported health facilities in the state
• Analyze and summarize sites’ error logs on a monthly basis
• Assist in identifying emergent technical assistance needs and work closely with the State Team to plan relevant trainings for sites’ support staff as required
• Ensure program data are of acceptable quality and standard and carry out data quality assessments of facilities in the State
• Contribute to the regular review of data management standard operating procedures (SOP) and the sites assessment tools
• Provide online and on-site technical support to program sites in the State on data management issues, including data cleaning, analysis and reporting
• Carry out periodic visits to the program sites in the state
• Extract data for periodic program reporting in collaboration with the SI Team and other Programs staff
• Develop database management utilities as required. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science or Information Technology, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in database management; experience in the use of FileMaker Pro database management software is an added advantage

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• High proficiency in the use of computer as well as in the development and manipulation of databases
• Ability to use own initiative
• Knowledge of the nature of HIV/AIDS data as well as APIN’s data management policies and procedures
• High level of data security consciousness
• Excellent interpersonal skill

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2013

Method of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng/careers to register a profile and complete the online application form, ensuring that all information provided are true and correct. All applications must be submitted on or before August 9, 2013. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Internet browsing. emailing, etc.) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do considerable amount of local travel, as respective jobs may require. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.