Regional Data Manager at DevTech Systems Incorporation

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm and small business dedicated to development, with over 30 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services. DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Data Manager

Location: Kano
Employement Type: Full Time Experienced

Job Description

• DevTech is seeking a Regional Data Manager in the Kano regional office, to assist the Deputy Chief of Party in data monitoring and assessment, collection, analysis and reporting, for the Support for Strategic Information and Project Management Services (S4SIPMS).
• The Regional Data Manager will be responsible for the management and implementation of SIMS service quality improvement tools in the region.
• This will be a full-time position with benefits, based in Kano, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Implement site improvement and monitoring systems in the project’s regional office.
• Guide and provide technical assistance on assessments, reporting, capacity building and evaluations.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key stakeholders within the region including government officials, implementing partners and community groups for smooth project implementation.
• Mentor and support the activity of data specialists and provide input to the development of project work plans and budgets.
• Ensure timely submission and quality of project reports from their various regions.
• The Employee will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• First Degree in Medicine (MB.BS). Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Informatics, Computer Science, Health Management, Sociology or Demography is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience managing HIV/AIDS public health or other social sector program, which includes two (2) years’ work experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS health programs, is required.
• Knowledge of the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, the Nigeria Health Management Information Systems, Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) as well as the PEPFAR policies, procedures and supported program activities in Nigeria is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to use advanced software programs for analyses, reporting, presentations and internal management is required.
• Strong organizational, report writing and communication/presentation skills.
• Proficient and native-level fluency in English.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Terms

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements outlined here are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent assessment of performance. Incumbents will follow any instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for contracting and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.