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World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Zonal Data Assistant - NEZ Ref Id: 1806289 Location: Nigeria-Bauchi Grade: G5 Contractual Arrangement: Individual service contractor Contract duration: 6 Months Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria Schedule: Full-time Purpose of the Position

The objective of the post is to support the WHO data management activities at zonal level and provide evidence driven information for actions aimed at supporting the zone/states to:
- Ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guides the surveillance and immunization program
- Monitor achievement of recommended surveillance performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy.
- Provide evidences through the timely utilization of different data available and guide the program

Description of Duties Under the overall guidance of the WHO country office representative and over all supervision of IVE focal point and guidance of the state coordinator the monitoring and evaluation officer will carry out the following specific task:

Capture, maintain and up-date databases pertaining to each programmatic area in EPI/PEI.
Update the all Zonal disease databases with results received from the laboratories and WCO
Track and obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to states on a bi-weekly frequency.
Maintain records of all hard copies of documents received from states and those forwarded to WCO through the zone
Document monthly activities –monthly reports transmitted by the 26th of the month shared with zone
Perform data harmonization, validation and cleaning on all data received before forwarding to ZDM/M&E
Provide regular feedback on data quality, timeliness and completeness to states for action.
Track and obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to relevant levels.
Follow up with states in the zone to acquire complete and timely data.
Create and secure back-up copies of data in the zone.
Provide all round data management support to the ZDM
Perform other activities as required by the Zonal Coordinator

Required Qualifications Education:

Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation or data management related field with additional data management training

Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience in health related data management - Essential
Experience in data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management - Essential
Working knowledge of statistical application programs (EPI INFO, SPSS, STATA etc.) and mapping programs (QGIS, ArcGIS, Healthmapper etc) - Desirable

Language skills

Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English

Skills:

Basic knowledge of ICT, mobile and web - based data technology
Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Demonstrated abilities for team-work.
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Zonal Data Assistant - NCZ Job ID: 1806297 Location: Minna Grade: G6 Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration: 12 months Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria Schedule: Full-time Objectives of the Programme

The objective of the post is to coordinate WHO data management and M&E activities at zonal level and provide evidence driven information for actions aimed at supporting the zone/states to:
- Ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guidesthe surveillance and immunization program
- Monitor achievement of recommended surveillance performanceindicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted inNigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy.
- Provide evidences through the timely utilization of different data availableand guide the program

Description of Duties

Thespecific functions of the incumbent are:Establish, maintain and up-date databases pertaining to each programmatic area in EPI/PEI Perform data harmonization, validation and cleaning on all data received before forwarding to national level.
Provideregular feedback on data quality, timeliness and completeness to states foraction.
Trackand obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to relevantlevels.
Workclosely with Zonal M&E officer in the provision of monthly feedback onM&E/Accountability Framework to states
Produce monthly and quarterly analysis feedback from data to enhance decision making atrelevant levels
Supportthe zone with data presentation, analysis and interpretation.
Create and secure back-up copies of data in the zone.
Provide technical data management support to the zone and states.
Conduct data management training to build the capacity of officers.
Perform other activities as required by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications Education

Essential: Completion of University degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management and related field; preferably supplemented by a certificate in GIS.
Desirable: training in monitoring and evaluation.

Experience:

Essential: At least 5 years experience in data management and ICT in an international organization, NGO, government agencies or any other reputable organization.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of data management/ICT skill; strong analytical skill.

WHO Competencies

Producing results
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at NGN 8,200,887 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: State Data Assistant Ref No: 1806287 Location: Kebbi Primary Location: Sokoto Grade: G4 Contractual Arrangement: Individual service contractor Contract duration: 6 Months Schedule: Full-time Objectives of the Programme

The objective of the post is to support the WHO data management activities at zonal level and provide evidence driven information for actions aimed at supporting the state to:
- Ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guides the surveillance and immunization program
- Monitor achievement of recommended surveillance performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy.
- Provide evidences through the timely utilization of different data available and guide the program

Description of Duties Under the overall guidance of the WHO country office representative and over all supervision of IVE focal point and guidance of the state coordinator the monitoring and evaluation officer will carry out the following specific task:

Capture, maintain and up-date databases pertaining to each programmatic area in EPI/PEI at state level including SIAs, RI, and surveillance data.
Maintain and ensure that the hard copy filing of disease CIFs are up to date with lab results within the state offices
Support the LGA Facilitators to make LGA level entries to the data tools provided from Zonal and National levels
Assist state coordinator with data presentations, analysis, and interpretation. Prepare reports and disseminate as required to relevant levels
Ensure all disease line lists are up-to date . Copies shared with zones in timely manner
Provide all round technical data management support during IPDs including pre, intra, and post campaign data management.
Provide technical support in the administration of ODK checklist and use of ODK.
Maintain records of all hard copies of documents forwarded to WCO
Create and secure back-up copies of data in the state.
Provide all round data management support to the state
Perform other activities as required by the State Coordinator

Required Qualifications Education:

Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation or data management related field with additional data management training.

Experience Essential:

At least 3 years’ experience in health related data management.
Experience in data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.

Desirable:

Working knowledge of statistical application programs (EPI INFO, SPSS, STATA etc.) and mapping programs (QGIS, ArcGIS, Healthmapper etc)

Use of language skills:

Essential: Proficiency in English Language

Skills Specific skills required:

Basic knowledge of ICT, mobile and web - based data technology
Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Demonstrated abilities for team-work.
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Application Deadline 31st December, 2018. Job Title: Zonal Data Assistant - SEZ Ref Id: 1806296 Location: Abuja Grade: G6 Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration: 12 months Objectives Of The Programme

The objective of the post is to coordinateWHO data management and M&E activities at zonal level and provide evidencedriven information for actions aimed at supporting the zone/states to (a)ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guidesthe surveillance and immunization program(b) monitor achievement of recommended surveillance performanceindicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine PreventableDiseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted inNigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy. c)provide evidences through the timely utilization of different data availableand guide the program

Description Of Duties

Thespecific functions of the incumbent are:Establish, maintain and up-date databases pertaining to each programmatic area in EPI/PEI Perform data harmonization, validation and cleaning on all data received before forwarding to national level.
Provideregular feedback on data quality, timeliness and completeness to states foraction.
Trackand obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to relevantlevels.
Workclosely with Zonal M&E officer in the provision of monthly feedback onM&E/Accountability Framework to states
Produce monthly and quarterly analysis feedback from data to enhance decision making atrelevant levels
Supportthe zone with data presentation, analysis and interpretation.
Create and secure back-up copies of data in the zone.
Provide technical data management support to the zone and states.
Conduct data management training to build the capacity of officers. 10. Perform other activities as required by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications Education:

Essential: Completion of university degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management and related field; preferably supplemented by a certificate in GIS.
Desirable: training in monitoring and evaluation.

Experience:

Essential: At least5 years experience in data management and ICT in an international organization, NGO, government agencies or any other reputable organization.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of data management/ICT skill; strong analytical skill.

WHO Competencies:

Producing results
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English

Remuneration WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at NGN 8,200,887 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Additional Information

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test may be used as a form of screening
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/ Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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