Data Manager at The African Field Epidemiology Network

 Employment Nigeria 23-Feb-2017 NASARAWA , IT and Telecoms  


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

POSITION : IT/Data Manager

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of IT/Data manager includes;

  • To coordinate the entry of data, analyze and manage data as well as to ensure data security and integrity
  • To maintain IT infrastructure for data management

Scope of Work

  • Support the NAIS state secretariat in planning and coordination of all survey related activities
  • Work closely with the AFENET NAIS IT/Database team on data management
  • Supervise data entry of field workers including ODK management
  • Review, clean and verify data for completeness and accuracy
  • Retrieve data from the database and present for the purpose of research
  • Take all necessary measures to ensure data integrity and security
  • Maintain all IT infrastructure in good condition for data management
  • Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Deliverables

  • Report on database support and performance
  • Database/server performance optimization
  • Available dataset after data entry, analysis
  • Institutionalization and tracking of data security and integrity
  • To maintain IT infrastructure for data management
  • Trip reports (for trips made during the contract period)
  • Log of activities related to contract implementation
  • Documentation of lessons learnt during the survey period with IT/Database
  • Support End-of-survey report - Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full survey report

Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:

  • A first degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related course

Minimum Experience:

  • A minimum of two years cognate experience in data management and IT maintenance
  • Experience in computer graphics, programming languages and spatial analysis /GIS will  be an added advantage
  • Previous experience in HIV/AIDS program/surveys or other health related surveys is an additional advantage
  • Prior working experience in Nasarawa State is an added advantage

Technical/Competencies

  • Data management Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work with own initiative
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Pro-activeness
  • Responsibility
  • Self-motivation
  • Tactfulness
  • Discipline


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