The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of a DHIS2 Implementation Officer for the Nigerian Field Epidemiology and Training Program (NFELTP) National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) program.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: DHIS2 Implementation Officer
Location: Kano
Work Hours: Full time
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the Routine Immunization NHMIS scale up plan in Kano.
- Provide technical leadership to the Kano State RI team on the use of the DHIS2 RI dashboard for data driven decision making
- Provide mentoring, support and supervision to LCIA RI teams on data collection, data entry and appropriate use of RI reporting tools.
- Develop Monthly technical report following all supportive supervision activities conducted.
- Train State and LGA RI teams on data management.
- Build capacity of state and LGA government officers to enter data, analyze and provide regular reports using DHIS2.
- Work with SIO's. M&E officers, HMIS officers and others as indicated to analyze collected data and provide feedback to State and Local government RI teams.
- Liaise with NSTOP Data Management Team to provide regular feedback and troubleshoot problems.
Certifications, Knowledge and Requirements
- Postgraduate degree or equivalent in data management, public health, epidemiology or other health related disciplines.
- Possess at least 3 year experience in data management or monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) database.
- Experience in managing routine immunization data at LGA or state level.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epi info and SPSS.
Application Closing Date
19th October, 2014.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates send their CV's, application letter and relevant documentation to:
The Administrator,
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET),
No. 50 Haile Selassie Street,
Asokoro, Abuja.
Email:
[email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.