Job Openings at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) was established in 2005 as a non-profit organization and networking alliance of African Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs.

AFENET currently operates in 28 African countries namely: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of candidates to fill the vacant position for the National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) program below:

Job Title: Data Manager

Location: Abuja
Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours: Full time
Slot: 2

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

Qualification

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in data management, epidemiology, public health or related field.

Prior Work Experience

Possess at least 3 years’ experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system
Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) at the LGA or state level.
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.

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 applications is desired.

How to Apply

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Job Title: DHIS2 Implementation Officer

Location: Abuja
Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours: Full time

The Responsibilities of the DHIS2 Implementation Officer Include

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