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AVADAR Data Assistant

Abuja | Maiduguri

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Abuja | Maiduguri
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-4, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Administrative support
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • AF_NGA Nigeria
  • Closing Date: Closed

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The main objective of the post is to assist the  implementation of AVADAR in the state through data collation, cleaning and transmission. Supportive supervision and providing on site trainings to HWs and CIs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the IVE Focal person and over all supervision of Zonal Coordinator and guidance of the  state coordinator the  AVADAR  project assistant  will carry out the following specific task\:


Coordination

1.    Working with the project coordinator to ensure that the data flow and reporting of all health facilities on the project from the field level to the state and eventually to national level.

2.    Support with data analysis feedback for both weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings

3.    Perform other responsibilities that may be required of him

Operations

1.    Support the field staff on the data management component of the project

2.    Support technically in terms of the data and ensure that SOPs are followed in LGA implementation sites

3.    Support with configuration of phones and resolving issues to end users

4.    Support the quarterly review meeting of the project

5.    Provide monthly feedback analysis on the project including tracking information of the project indicators

Requirements for incumbent

1.    At least Diploma in Computer Science, statistics, data management or related fields. Knowledge of data management and PEI data tools will be an added advantage

2.    At least 3 years’ experience working in PEI,

3.    Resident in the state of assignment

4.    Strong verbal and oral communication skills

5.    Ability to travel within the state. Knowledge or previous work in these state would be an advantage

Knowledge of local languages would be an advantage

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\:
  • Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics, GIS or data management related field with additional data management training.

Experience

Essential\:
  • At least 3 years’ experience in health related data management.
  • Experience in quality data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.
  • Experience in database development.
Desirable\:
  • Working knowledge of statistical application programs (EPI INFO, SPSS, STATA etc.) and mapping programs (HealthMapper, QGIS etc)

Use of language skills

Essential\: Proficiency in English Language

Skills

Specific skills required\:
  • Basic knowledge of ICT, programming, mobile and web - based data technology
  • Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures.  Demonstrated abilities for team-work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background.
This vacancy is now closed.
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