The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with ministries of health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of Africa countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDRS) strategy and the international Health Regulations (IHR).
AFENET is seeking the services of candidates to fill the position below for the National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) program:
Job Title: DHIS 2 Senior Data Manager
Location: Abuja
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours:Full time
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the DHIS 2 Senior Data Manager include:
- The DHIS 2 Senior data manager will serve as the overall DHIS2 team lead for DHIS2 data.
- Support the scale up of DHIS 2 Routine Immunization module and NHMIS in the country
- As senior data manager, provide support other NSTOP data management staff in the performance of data analysis and oversee all NSTOP data management activities to meet program objectives
- Oversee the design of data collection, entry and reporting instruments, including paper forms, mobile phone data entry tools, and computer data entry tools as needed by NSTOP projects.
- Oversee the design and update of databases, including creation of automated reports, queries, and other functionalities in Access and other platforms (e.g. SQL)
- Provide support data management to NFELTP and residents
- Support the coordination of DHIS2 Implementation activities
- Support national and state level capacity building activities
- Support national and state programs on data quality and use
- Support NSTOP EOC data manager to manage EOC data as necessary
- Provide data quality support at all levels
- Any other assignments that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required
- Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field
Prior Work Experience:
- Possess at least 5 years experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system
- Leadership and management experience is an added advantage
- Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
- Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) at the LGA or state level.
- Experience in Programming Languages such as Python, C++, PHP, .Net and other related languages.
- Experience in GIS Map analysis (ARC GIS, QGIS, Health Mapper)
- Must also have previous experience working with DHIS.
- Experience with STATA, MathLab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info, SAS
Knowledge Requirements
Language Proficiency:
- Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required.
Job Knowledge:
- A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis.
- In addition, experience or knowledge of immunization and public health surveillance systems is an advantage.
Skills and Abilities:
- Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (EPI-Info, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA). Experience with web-based application is desired
Application Closing Date
21st June, 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.