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, induding HIVIAIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001 we have worked dosely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches

We are seeking suitably qualified candidates to apply to assume the following position:

Job Title: Database Associate

Location: Jos

The Person
The job holder will be expected to provide hands-on support to the management of the programme’s database at both the office and sites level, in conjunction with other members of the Data Management Team.

Job Responsibilities

• Clean and audit uploaded sites’ databases in compliance with the APIN standard operating procedures, research ethics and GON guidelines
• Query sites’ uploaded and reported data for inconsistencies and accuracy following sites’ data upload and submission of M&E reports
• Generate sites’ database upload status report on a monthly basis to measure compliance, timeliness and availability of sites’ programme data on the APIN server
• Analyze and summarize sites’ error logs on a monthly basis, highlighting emergent technical assistance needs as well as track sites’ usage and response to database error logs
• Support sites’ data managers to prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual M&E reports in line with APIN and GON M&E requirements in a timely manner
• Provide remote and onsite technical assistance to data management teams at the programme sites
• Organize data management trainings for new and existing sites’ data personnel, in line with agreed schedule
• Participate in APIN- and GON-organized data quality assessment projects, in line with agreed schedule
• Contribute to the regular review of data management standard operating procedures (SOP) and the site assessment tools
• Support the development and maintenance of programme utilities

Qualifications and Experience

• A B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science or Information Technology, with a minimum of 3 years cognate experience in database management

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 data management policies and procedures of APIN and programme sites
• High level of data security consciousness
  

Application Closing Date
15 November, 2012.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should Click Here to complete an online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed against the position. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name.

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Computer literacy and skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet browsing, etc.) are essential for this position; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel, as may be required.

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.