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DATA OFFICER AT NAHSS
DATA OFFICER NAHSS
The Nigerian Alliance for Health Systems Strengthening (NAHSS) is a CDC-funded project that supports building of Nigeria Health Systems’ for sustainable impact. The University of Maryland-led project will support the Federal Ministry of Health to develop the National Quality Improvement program (NigeriaQual) and strengthen the capacity of local implementing partners, state multidisciplinary planning teams and site CQI Teams to integrate Quality Improvement activities into Organization, Financial and Program planning activities, in addition to HIV care and treatment services. We are therefore looking for a competent professional to fill this position.
Summary/Overview
Working with the Project Director and Data Manager, the Data Officer (NAHSS) will coordinate implementation of Strategic Information activities related to the NAHSS project; Monitor Evaluate and share indicators to ensure program targets are met. Ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels. Promote health system strengthening activities. Communicate with implementing partners and state ministries of health on all NigeriaQual activities; collate data from all stakeholders for USG reporting; Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities as required. Provide comprehensive data support for all research activities which includes: database creation and management, data collation, data monitoring and analysis.
Duties and responsibilities:
Receive and collate indicator reports from the sites, NAHSS partners, Implementing Partners and other relevant stakeholders
Coordinate all data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use
Assist in preparation of adhoc reports as required and requested
Participate in health system strengthening activities
Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show progress towards achieving set targets
Creation of Microsoft Access electronic database platform when needed
Participate in mentoring and supervision at implementing sites
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or Program Manager
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
A University degree in any of the following or related fields: statistics and epidemiology, natural, medical or social sciences. Minimum of one year working experience
Experience in computer use, data collection, processing and use
Ability to run basic analysis using statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS) and Microsoft packages (particularly Access)
Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention
Experience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system highly desirable.
Experience in Quality Improvement in HIV care is an added advantage
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines
Basic data management and analysis skills
Must have the basic skills to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form
Report writing and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Access
Team player with ability to work with minimum supervision
Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders • Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends.
Closing Date: 31st July, 2013
Method of Application
Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to the Associate Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]
Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.
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