Senior Technical Officer - Database at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - Database

Location: Adamawa
Job Category: Fixed Term

Job Description

• Will oversee the administration and management of the project’s Management Information System for routine data.
• This involves overseeing adherence to the reporting cycle, developing and implementing data security and confidentiality policies, designing and developing database applications, developing and assisting in the analysis of data, providing technical documentation of data and quality assurance of data inputs and outputs, assisting with the presentation of data findings for projects, and providing technical support in the use of these data in research projects.
• S/he will also be responsible for the planning, development, maintenance and evaluation of AHNI’s Geographical Information System (GIS) to include the management of spatial databases.
• Other responsibilities include the design and creation of other products e.g., maps, digital data, reports and statistics.
• S/he prepares and maintains metadata documentation of GIS databases.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS / BA Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• Or MS / MA Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent and 3 - 5 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.