Sightsavers Recruits Data Manager

Sightsavers - We are an international development organization which focuses on building eye health systems and championing the rights of disabled people in developing countries by working with partner organizations in poor and least served
communities. We support ongoing activities that prevent and cure blindness, restore sight and promote equal opportunities for visually impaired people and otherwise disabled people.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Data Manager

Location: Kaduna

Responsibilities

• The Data Manager will be a member of the DFID supported Integrated NTDs Control Programme Management Office (PMO) and will report to the Head of PMO
• The Data Manager will be responsible for data collection, analysis and reporting on the Epidemiological and social data and training, mass drug administration and maintenance of Information technology for the DFID supported Integrated NTDs Control Programme in Kano, Katsina and Zamfara States
• This resource person will work closely with the Head of PMO and ensure the accuracy, validity, reliability, timeliness, relevance and completeness of the programme data.
• Support the Head of PMO to oversee data entries, validation, analysis and reporting on the epidemiological, social data and training, mass drug administration and maintenance of information technology.
• Support the state programme teams in ensuring the collection of quality data.
• Ensure the timely dissemination of reports including key performance indicators to the Head of PMO to ensure timely production of programme reports.

Requirements

• Must have at least a first degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management
• Computer literacy including hands on experience in statistical packages.
• Experience in database management systems for an integrated programme.
• Minimum of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here for their Application form. Please email the completed form together with your CV to: [email protected]
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive we are unable to send out individual acknowledgements for applications made. We will therefore only be able to contact you in the event that you are short listed for interview. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date you may assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion