Data Manager ( Nampula) - SSA
Nampula
- Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
- Location: Nampula
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Statistics
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Purpose
The purpose of the post is to provide technical support to Nampula Gombe operations response on data management that will assist for regular decision making and action.
Objective
- To provide technical support to enhance early warning/disease Surveillance for timely detection and response to on-going emergencies (IDSR diseases, natural disasters (flooding, cyclone, malnutrition and other disasters) on regular data collection, analysis, interpretation, sharing and mapping of health partners.
Descriptions of duties
- Facilitate and support the collection, compilation and analysis of data sets for IDSR and other emergencies in the Nampula Province,
- Monitor the data quality including cleaning, validation, verification, standardization and keep records on the timeliness and completeness of data collection
- Make sure the system generate data & information and shared weekly to WHO Country office,
- Prepare a consolidated daily and weekly report to the WHO Country office WHE team on the evolution of the Epidemic;
- Prepare a presentation on findings of report, analysis, maps and graphs for regular briefing od surveillance and emergency data to Health Cluster and other coordination meetings;
- Support capacity building on training and upgrading the skills of provincial and district surveillance focal persons,
- Participate in the weekly epidemiological bulletin production, conference call and share updates on outbreaks and emergency activities in the Nampula,
- Support the WHO Nampula Sub Office to do analysis and mapping of spatial health data relevant to health security and emergencies preparedness and response,
- Support efforts aimed at building the capacity of WHO Nampula Sub Office staff in areas of data analysis and interpretation, application of geospatial and mobile technologies, and mapping,
- Support the health cluster on Public Health Information Services through various tools i.e .4W’s, Public Health Situation analysis, Health cluster dashboard etc
- Support the Health Cluster in data management for development of Humanitarian Needs Assessment and monitoring &evaluation of the Humanitarian Response Plan health indicators
- Support the health cluster and WHE on data visualization for humanitarian and emergency response (mapping, dashboards, etc)
- Participate and assist in the design and analysis of surveys and best practices at country level,
- Conduct any other tasks/assignment authorized by WHE cluster and WR.
Competencies (Generic)
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- Producing results
- Fostering integration and teamwork
- Communicating in a credible and effective way
- Moving forward in changing environment
- Knowing and managing yourself
Competencies (Functional)
Proven experience to function within multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Extensive knowledge of electronic data analysis tools.
Education
Essential: Degree in health science, statistics, data management with post-graduate courses in GIS, epidemiology and extensive knowledge of electronic data analysis tools (EPINFO, SPSS, SAS-JMP, Excel,PowerBI)
Desirable: Advanced degree in health information systems and or statistic or in public health
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years’ experience in health information system and data management at central or provincial level. Previous work in health emergencies will be an asset
Desirable: Working experience with WHO previous international experience would be an asset
Languages: English: Excellent knowledge; Portuguese: Excellent knowledge
Other Skills (e.g. IT): Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, programs for data management or analysis). Experience with Geographical Information System and Mapping software application is essential
Duty station: Nampula
Level: NOB step1
Duration: Three months.
There will be a possibility of extension on availability of funds and demonstrated performance.
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