AFRICAN FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY NETWORK (AFENET 2016) JOBS

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:

Position 1: NSTOP- Malaria Field Coordinator

Duties/Responsibilities:
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

Position 2: DHIS2 Implementation Officer

Duties/Responsibilities:
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

Qualifications/Requirements:
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

Position 3: Data Technical Officer

Duties/Responsibilities:
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.

Qualifications/Requirements:
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.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants for the above stated positions should visit the AFENET Human Resource web application via link attached below:

http://www.nigeria-feltp.com/careers.php

To submit their applications, addressing the minimum requirements as per the advertisement and current curriculum vitae with details of your referees in a single file format. Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and state in their application letter.

NB: AFENET is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 18th February, 2016

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