Data Officer at a Non-governmental Organization - 3 Openings

A non-governmental organization working on the improvement of health equity through sustained research, program delivery, technical assistance, and education will be providing technical support through a short-term implementation engagement for the Key Population Size Estimation Study 2022.

In order to complete the field implementation process, we require the services of qualified personnel for the position below:

Job Title: Data Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Short-term
Duration of engagement: 5 - 6 months (maximum)
Slot: 3

Job Description

• The officers will report to the data analyst at the national office.
• They will contribute to a seamless data management process that delivers quality data in line with the approved protocol.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily review of data from states, checking for entry errors, outliers and gaps.
• Ensure thorough data cleaning and collation of data across the LGA and states.
• With authorization from the manager, provide regular feedback on identified data gaps to the states
• Monitor data processes and work with the overall project, team to maintain data integrity and reconcile data discrepancies.
• Flag and report any data anomalies for prompt corrective measures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience in data management.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, especially with spreadsheets, are preferred.
• Knowledge of computer use, and information technology, statistical packages will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of electronic data collection applications is an advantage
• Knowledge and experience using spreadsheets are advantage.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2022.