Data Manager

AFENET is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and aboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET has operations in over 31 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa or the World Health Organisation Africa Region (WHO – AFRO). Established in 2005, AFENET is dedicated to helping Ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent. The network’s goal is to strengthen field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity to contribute effectively to addressing epidemics and other major public health problems in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Manager

Location: Zamfara

Purpose of the Role

• The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks a Data Manager to support the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) program in developing and maintaining databases.
• The Data Manager will conduct timely data analysis and reporting, strengthen data quality monitoring and use, and enhance feedback to key stakeholders and reporting sources. The Data Manager will also ensure data harmonization between the agency and its partners,
• The Data Manager will serve as the State focal/lead for data management at the Zamfara EOC as well as coordinate NSTOP data0020management projects,

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Design data collection instruments and databases as needed.
• Lead all AFENET data management efforts in the state and EOS
• Train state and LGA consultants/NSLOs on data collection and electronic data entry
• Provide support to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs to assure data of sufficiently good quality.
• Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs.
• Provide regular updates to the polio EOC and the communication team on key performance indicators.
• Provide data for partner reports, donor reports and presentations.
• Perform any other assignments that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, STL, NSTOP RI team and AFENET Management

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Master's Degree in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Science or Statistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Working knowledge of SQL, DHIS2, Excel, and/or data analysis and visualization tools.
• A good understanding of public health, project management, health informatics, and data management (collection, analysis, interpretation, use, and feedback)
• Experience or knowledge of immunization and public health information and surveillance systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills. Experience working with government or public-sector stakeholders is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualification

• Master's Degree (or equivalent) in data science, data management, epidemiology, public health, or a related field
• Possess at least 1 year of experience in data management and / or working with public health surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation systems.
• Experience working with or using District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
• Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) and Surveillance data at the subnational (LGA or State) level.
• Experience in GIS Map analysis (ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Must also have previous experience working with DHIS.
• Experience with STATA, Python, RStudio