The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) was established in 2005 as a non-profit organization and networking alliance of African Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET is dedicated to helping ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, and sustainable programs with capacity to improve public health systems partnering with global public health experts.
In view of this, AFENET is supporting the NAIS secretariat in Nasarawa state to recruit to fill the position below:
Job Title: IT/Data Manager
Location: Nasarawa
Job Responsibilities
The responsibilities of IT/Data manager includes;
- To coordinate the entry of data, analyze and manage data as well as to ensure data security and integrity
- To maintain IT infrastructure for data management
Scope of Work
- Support the NAIS state secretariat in planning and coordination of all survey related activities
- Work closely with the AFENET NAIS IT/Database team on data management
- Supervise data entry of field workers including ODK management
- Review, clean and verify data for completeness and accuracy
- Retrieve data from the database and present for the purpose of research
- Take all necessary measures to ensure data integrity and security
- Maintain all IT infrastructure in good condition for data management
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor
Key Deliverables
- Report on database support and performance
- Database/server performance optimization
- Available dataset after data entry, analysis
- Institutionalization and tracking of data security and integrity
- To maintain IT infrastructure for data management
- Trip reports (for trips made during the contract period)
- Log of activities related to contract implementation
- Documentation of lessons learnt during the survey period with IT/Database
- Support End-of-survey report - Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full survey report
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
- A first degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related course
Minimum Experience:
- A minimum of two years cognate experience in data management and IT maintenance
- Experience in computer graphics, programming languages and spatial analysis /GIS will be an added advantage
- Previous experience in HIV/AIDS program/surveys or other health related surveys is an additional advantage
- Prior working experience in Nasarawa State is an added advantage
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Data management Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work with own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Pro-activeness
- Responsibility
- Self-motivation
- Tactfulness
- Discipline
Application Closing Date
4th February, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Candidates should indicate the appropriate position in their application letter. AFENET is an equal opportunity employer.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.