Data Quality Assurance (DQA) Officer at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Quality Assurance (DQA) Officer

Job Requisition ID: R4682
Location: Nasarawa
Job type: Contract
Duration: 5 Months

Responsibilities

• Support the State M&E/HSS Officer in the implementation of M&E activities, including data collection, data quality checks, and reporting.
• Provide support and build capacity of LGA and health facility M&E officers in data quality management 
• Participate and provide technical support in monthly LGA data validation meetings.
• Conduct routine data quality assessments at health facilities in conjunction with LGA M&E officers
• Support conduct of quarterly DQA exercise in primary and secondary health facilities across the state. 
• Review health facility data monthly to identify and address data quality issues prior to reporting.
• Document data quality issues and share with the SMEP M&E officer, LGA M&E officers and health facilities for necessary corrections.
• Develop follow up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers and HFs at the end of each reporting month.
• Track monthly data quality issues and
• Develop follow up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers and HFs at the end of each reporting month.
• Prepare and present monthly data analysis during the technical review meeting
• Support research and operational studies
• Represent the programme in technical fora, such as the SMEP M&E Sub-committee meetings.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or closely related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• A post-graduate degree in a related Medical Statistics and Epidemiology discipline is an added advantage.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of malaria M&E systems in Nigeria and/or comparable country contexts.
• Familiarity with data validation tools and identifications of data quality .
• Excellent knowledge of use of DHIS2.
• Excellent computer skills, including in Excel and in at least one statistical software package, python, preferably Stata, alternatively SPSS or R; knowledge of other data software an advantage, such as mapping software.
• Demonstrated experience in managing malaria program data, with a record of achieving program objectives.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of health systems’ dynamics and challenges in data management in relation to Nigeria’s response to malaria.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexible and open to extra working hours, if necessary.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.