The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD) is a non-governmental organization working on improving health equity through sustained research, program delivery, technical assistance, and education.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: GIS Specialist
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Purpose/Job Objective
- The GIS Specialistis responsiblefor leveraging geographicinformation systems(GIS) to providespatial insightsand support decision-making for theorganization's public healthprograms.
- They will developand maintaincomprehensiveGIS databases, perform advanced spatial analysis, and create high-quality mapsand visualizations tocommunicate spatialtrends and patterns.
Roles And Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive geographic information systems (GIS) databases, including the collection, organization, and management of spatial data relevant to the organization's public health programs
- Perform advanced spatial analysis, such as mapping, spatial modeling, spatial optimization, and spatial epidemiology, to support program objectives and decision-making
- Collaborate closely with program teams to identify geospatial data needs and design appropriate data collection and analysis approaches
- Create high-quality maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations to effectively communicate spatial insights and trends to diverse stakeholders (e.g. program managers, donors, and government officials)
- Stay up-to-date with the latest GIS technologies, methodologies, and best practices in the public health domain, and incorporate innovative approaches into the organization's work
- Provide technical guidance and support to program teams on the use of GIS tools and spatial analysis techniques
Qualification / Experience
Essential qualification:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in GIS data management, analysis, and visualization, with a strong focus on public health or development applications
- Proficiency in advanced GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) and data visualization tools
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of spatial analysis methods to address complex public health challenges
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
- Deep understanding of public health data ecosystems, spatial data standards, and ethical considerations around data use
- Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable.
Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.
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