The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
Atlanta, through the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks
the services of two data managers to support United Nations Children’s
Fund (UNICEF) and 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.
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 2 years experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance systems
Knowledge Requirements
Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required.
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.
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
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Method of Application
Submit your resume, application letter and relevant documentation to:
The Administrator African
Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
No. 50 Haile Selassie Street
Asokoro, Abuja.
E-mail to: kibretbf@gmail.com, ghinyere@gmail.com
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
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