Data Manager – Nahss At The Institute Of Human Virology, Nigeria

The Nigerian Alliance for Health Systems Strengthening (NAHSS) is a CDC-funded project that supports building of Nigeria Health Systems’ for sustainable impact. The University of Maryland-led project will support the Federal Ministry of Health to develop the National Quality Improvement program (NigeriaQual) and strengthen the capacity of local implementing partners, state multidisciplinary planning teams and site CQI Teams to integrate Quality Improvement activities into Organization, Financial and Program planning activities, in addition to HIV care and treatment services. We are therefore looking for a competent professional to fill this position.

 

SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:Reporting to the Project Director, the Data Manager (NAHSS) will coordinate implementation of Strategic Information activities related to the NAHSS project; Monitor, Evaluate and share indicators to ensure program targets are met. Ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels. Promote health system strengthening activities. Communicate with implementing partners and state ministries of health on all NigeriaQual activities; collate data from all stakeholders for USG reporting; Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities as required.Provide comprehensive data support for all research activities which includes: database creation and management, data collation, data monitoring and analysis. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Receive and collate monthly indicator reports from the sites, NAHSS partners, Implementing Partners and other relevant stakeholdersCoordinate all data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and useEnsure reporting timelines are strictly adhered toAssist in preparation of adhoc reports as required and requestedParticipate in health system strengthening activitiesAssist in generating regular gap analysis to show progress towards achieving set targetsCreation of Microsoft Access electronic database platform when neededPerform routine data quality checks, data gap analyses, and data backupPrepares scheduled and ad hoc data reports as requested by project director, CDC, FMoH or other stakeholdersParticipate in mentoring and supervision at implementing sitesPerform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or Program Manager 

REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:A University degree in any of the following or related fields: statistics and epidemiology, natural, medical or social sciences. Minimum of one year working experienceExperience in computer use, data collection, processing and use2 years’ experience in data management in HIV programming and/or research projectProven proficiency in statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS) and Microsoft packages (particularly Access)Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS preventionExperience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system highly desirable.Experience in Quality Improvement in HIV care is an added advantage 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelinesBasic data management and analysis skillsMust have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written formReport writing and presentation skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and AccessTeam player with ability to work with minimum supervisionBe willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholdersFlexibility, willing to travel and work weekends. 

TO APPLY:Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to theAssociate Director Human Resources through this email address:  careers@ihvnigeria.org 

Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer

 

DUE DATE: 31st July, 2013