Ongoing recruitment at The Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is the umbrella organization for applied epidemiology training, programs in Africa. It oversees the Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FETP) in 16 countries of Africa. FETP is modeled after the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). The main objective of AFENET through its FETP is to build and offer epidemiological services in the country for strengthening public health systems particularly disease surveillance and response, The program is partly funded by the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). AFENET's current focus is on interventions for the control of priority diseases in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS.

Africa Field Epidemiology Network is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Data Manager
Location: Abuja
Job Description
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

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in data management, epidemiology, public health or related field

• Possess at least 5 years' experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system
• Experience working with immunization systems at LGA, State and national levels
• Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
• Experience in Programming Languages such as Python, C++, PHP, .Net and other related languages
• Experience in public health informatics
• 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

• 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 applications is desired.

• Developing and implementing integrated District Health Management Information Systems (DHIS) for routine data, semi- permanent data, and survey data.
• Manage information, communications and technology ICT Solutions, materials and experiences developed by DHIS Developers.
• Conduct DHIS Training for health workers, LIOs, PHCCs, SIOs, Ministry of Health officials etc. at LGA, state and national levels.
• Develop DHIS2 training programs
• Use communication and information technology to support health care services.
• Perform data cleaning, sorting, pruning, storing and archiving and analysis of data.
• Perform Map analysis for GIS Projects.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Data Management Team Lead and Coordinator.

• First degree in Health Sciences, Computer Sciences, Statistical Analysis or Public Health.
• Experience in assessing and/or supporting health information systems in Nigeria.
• Must have a holistic understanding of Health Information Systems Program
• 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, Math Lab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info, SAS.
• Experience with Routine Immunization and Polio Programs or any public health related projects.
• Advanced Academic/Professional qualification will be an added advantage.

• Proven knowledge of modern office procedures.
• Fluency in English Language.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities

• Assist State primary health care (PHC) team and Malaria-NSTOP local government area (LGA) officers in strengthening malaria coordination at the LGA level with particular attention to nomadic/scattered populations and other under-served communities.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating malaria capacity building of state malaria staff in collaboration with state malaria elimination program.
• Provide support for the state in malaria prevention and treatment with a focus on:
  • Micro-planning for insecticide treated net (ITN) distribution campaigns in high risk LGAs
  • Strengthening surveillance in:
    • Major primary health care centers in urban and rural areas of the state
    • Poor-performing LGAs
    • Nomadic and other chronically missed/underserved communities
  • Strengthening ITN distribution, intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy, and malaria case management in communities, health centers, routine infant immunization facilities, and antenatal clinics not otherwise reached
  • Monitoring and evaluation of malaria prevention activities at the state and LGA
  • Data management and technical support for LGAs with focus on hard-to-reach populations or facilities
  • Conducting operational research in context of President’s Malaria Initiative funding
• Serve as state team lead on NSTOP - Malaria activities
• Provide technical supervision for Malaria-NSTOP LGA officers and other LGA malaria focal persons.
• Prepare monthly technical reports/documents on Malaria-NSTOP services in the state.
• Mentor Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Lab Training Program residents assigned to the state in malaria-related activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor

• A degree in Medicine (MBBS or MD) or Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology or other related fields.

• Support the implementation of the Routine Immunization NHMIS scale up plan in the states
• Provide technical leadership to the  State RI team on the use of the DHIS2 RI dashboard for data driven decision making
• Provide mentoring, support and supervision to LGA 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

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Data Management, Public Health, Epidemiology or other health related disciplines
• Possess at least 3 years’ experience in data management and monitoring and evaluation
• Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) database
• Experience in managing routine immunization data at LGA, state and national level.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epi info and SPSS