Data Analyst at ICAP (Columbia University)

ICAP is a global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.

We are recruiting highly qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst

Job No: 497110
Location: Abuja
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: QI/SI Advisor
Categories: Strategic Information/Surveillance/Monitoring & Evaluation
Expected Start Date: April 2023

Positions Summary

• Working under the supervision of the Special projects Lead, the Data Analyst is responsible for developing and managing paper and electronic information management systems for managing, mining, synthesizing and visualizing data.
• This will also entail designing dashboards for visualizing program results and key performance indicators.
• In addition, the Data Analyst will oversee synthesizing strategic insights from the dashboards and using them to inform policy and decision-making at the management level and facilitate engagement with the MoH and other key stakeholders.

Major Accountabilities
The Data Analyst will:

• Develop robust information management systems that will facilitate the collection, collation, and management of data at the community and facility levels for routine monitoring and reporting
• Oversee routine analysis and manage the development of data visualization dashboards to inform program monitoring and improvement.
• Manage the implementation of a centralized data visualization platform for real-time access to data from the community and facility-based service delivery points.
• Work with key stakeholders to improve data systems to capture routine data from the community and facility-based service points.
• Establish data security guidelines and activities to ensure that all data are stored and maintained in a secure and effective manner, in compliance with institutional and donor requirements.
• Develop and implement progressively digitized data collection and management systems to meet current and projected project needs.
• Develop mapping tools, manuals, standard operating procedures, and training materials to build informatics competencies in project teams and health facility partners.
• Collaborate in training and supportive supervision of project staff and stakeholders.
• Liaise with national partners to advance the integration of health informatics systems.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly project planning and evaluation meetings with funders as required
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Management System
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in managing health information management or health informatics projects
• experience with the integration  of data from diverse paper and electronic sources is an added advantage

Must-Have:

• Demonstrated competence in frameworks and elements of informatics systems.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR and Global Fund-funded projects is an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills, at minimum in Microsoft Office, including Excel Macros and Visual Basic; familiarity with DHIS2 and other data management software systems.
• Expertise in elements of geographic information systems and data visualization software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work.
• Excellent wariting and communication skills

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within Nigeria may be required.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2023 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).