VACANCY FOR DHIS2 IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of a DHIS2 implementation Officer for the Nigerians Field Epidemiology and Training Program (NFELTP), National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) Program

Open to:                              All interested Candidates

Position:                              DHIS2 Implementation Officer

Duty station:                      Kano State

Duration of contract:      one year

Opening date:                   09 October 2014

Closing date:                     19 October 2014

Work hours:                       full time

The Responsibilities of DHIS2 Implementation Officer include:

i.                     Support the implementation of the Routine Immunization NHMIS scale up plan in Kano

ii.                   Provide technical leadership to the Kano state RI team on the use of the DHIS2 RIdashboard for data driven decision making

iii.                  Provide monitoring, support and supervision to LGA RI teas on data collection, data entry and appropriate use of RI reporting tools

iv.                 Develop Monthly technical report following all supportive supervision activities conducted

v.                   Train State and LGA RI teams on data management

vi.                 Build capacity of State and LGA government officers to enter data, analyze and provide regular reports using DHIS2

vii.                Work with SIOPs, M&E officers, HMIS officers and others as indicates to analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and Local Governement RI teams

viii.              Liaise with NSTOP Data Management tea to provide regular feedback and troubleshoot problems

CERTIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND 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 or monitoring and evaluation

·         Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) database

·         Experience in managing routine immunization data at LGA or State level

·         Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Access, Epi info and SPSS.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Submit your CV, application letter and relevant documentation to:

The Administrator,

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

# 50 Halle Selassie street, Asokoro, Abuja.

e-mail: nigeriafeltpjobs@gmail.com

note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.