NGO Jobs at United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Data Managers

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, through the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of two data managers to support United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) to develop and maintain databases, conduct timely analysis and reporting of data; improve data quality monitoring; improve data use and improve feedback of data to key stakeholders and reporting sources.
The data manager will ensure data harmonization between levels within the agency.

Position:     Data Manager

Number of Persons required: (2)

The responsibilities of the data manager include:

• Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision making
• Design data collection instruments and databases as needed
• Train state and LGA Consultants on data collection and electronic data entry
• Train National Program Officers
• Provide support to state and LGA Consultants to assure data of sufficiently good quality
• Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA Consultants
• Provide regular updates to polio communication team on key performance indicators
• Provide data for partner reports, donor reports and presentations

Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required

• Required:  Masters degree (or equivalent) in data management, epidemiology, public health or related field

Prior Work Experience

• Possess at least 2 years experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance systems

Knowledge Requirements

• Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required.
• Job Knowledge: A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis. In addition, experience or knowledge of immunization and public health surveillance systems is an advantage.
• Skills and Abilities: Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (EPI-Info, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA). Experience with web-based applications is desired.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume, application letter and relevant documentation on or before 12^th July 2012 to:

The Administrator
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja
Email kibretbf@gmail.com , ghinyer@gmail.com

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.