Data Manager at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Vacancy: Data Manager
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of a data manager to support the National Primary
Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) to develop and maintain databases, conduct timely analysis and reporting of
data; improve data quality monitoring; improve data use and improve feedback of data to key stakeholders and reporting
sources. The data manager will ensure data harmonization between levels within the agency.
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Data Manager
Closing Date: 30 May 2014
Work Hours: Full time
The responsibilities of the data manager include: Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision making
Design data collection instruments and databases as needed
Train state and LGA consultants on data collection and electronic data entry Train national program officers Provide support to state and LGA consultants to assure data of sufficiently good quality Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants Provide regular updates to polio communication team on key performance indicators Provide data for partner reports, donor reports and presentations
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED
Required: Masters degree (or equivalent) in data management, epidemiology, public health or related field
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Possess at least 1 year experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring
and evaluation system
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 a. Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required.
b. 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. c. 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 applications is
desired.
Submit your resume, application letter and relevant documentation to:
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja
Email: [email protected]
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
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