EngenderHealth is a leading global women's health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available - today and for generations to come.
EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services Where resources are scare. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this a right a reality.
EngenderHealth is currently looking for qualified applicants to staff its Fistula Care Plus offices in Abuja and Sokoto. This position require excellent verbal and written English language:
Job Position: Data Coordinator
Ref: 614
Location: Sokoto
Reports to: ME&R Advisor
Job Description
- Based in Sokoto, the Data Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and collection of data from project partners, collating such data and transmitting collated summaries to the M&E Advisor. The Data Coordinator will work under the supervision of the M&E Advisor.
- S/he will participate in project reporting, research activities, train facility staff on assuring data quality and the use of data for decision-making.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the ME&R Advisor, the Data Coordinator will:
- Collaborate with project partners to gather project data, ensure data integrity, clean data and follow-up with project partners on any data requiring clarification.
- If necessary (i.e. partners are not able to do so themselves), the Data Coordinator will also enter partner data into the FC+ online database on their behalf.
- Contribute to and maintain project files for all collected data and materials
- Establish and retain a record of each project activity, tasks and milestones and assist project staff with preparation and follow-up of reports on project activities.
- Assist in the coordination of special studies and/or surveys as required by the M&E plan.
- Assist in the production of routine quarterly and annual reports, as well as special reports on project initiatives.
- Prepare monthly summary of activities and submit to M&E Advisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized higher institution.
- Diploma in data management, statistics or another relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years data management experience.
- Previous Monitoring & Evaluation experience.
- Certification in data/information software such as SPSS, Stata, MS Access, MS Excel.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities
- Proficient with computer usage and data management software.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data collection, data quality assurance and entry
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.
- Ability to operate in a pressure-packed environment and to deal with variety of individuals from various socio economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork skills.
- Ability to conduct interviews, record findings and work without close supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.
- Ability to carry out 35%-55% travel.
Remuneration
- Commensurate with background and experience.
Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online