John
Snow Inc is a US based
international public health consulting firm that manages four projects or
contracts in Nigeria through its integrated office in Abuja. JSI is looking to
employ a qualified individual for the following position:
Snow Inc is a US based
international public health consulting firm that manages four projects or
contracts in Nigeria through its integrated office in Abuja. JSI is looking to
employ a qualified individual for the following position:
Job
Title: Database Management Advisor
Title: Database Management Advisor
Under
the supervision of the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Data Management
Advisor (DMA) will be responsible for the design and development of specific
databases for collecting, tracking and reporting of program and research data.
the supervision of the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Data Management
Advisor (DMA) will be responsible for the design and development of specific
databases for collecting, tracking and reporting of program and research data.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The
DMA will be responsible for the following:
DMA will be responsible for the following:
1.
Review and update data management protocols to reflect changes in program
information systems
Review and update data management protocols to reflect changes in program
information systems
2.
Ensure compliance to data management protocols
Ensure compliance to data management protocols
3.
Provide technical guidance and support in the use of databases.
Provide technical guidance and support in the use of databases.
4.
Ensure regular and timely entry of data into appropriate databases
Ensure regular and timely entry of data into appropriate databases
5.
Supervise and carry out data quality checks.
Supervise and carry out data quality checks.
6.
Coordinate the provision of feedback of identified data quality issues to
relevant department/program leads and follow up to ensure that corrective
actions are taken.
Coordinate the provision of feedback of identified data quality issues to
relevant department/program leads and follow up to ensure that corrective
actions are taken.
7.
Participate in data extraction and migration activities from databases and data
analysis.
Participate in data extraction and migration activities from databases and data
analysis.
8.
Develop and participate in capacity building activities in the area of database
development and management
Develop and participate in capacity building activities in the area of database
development and management
9.
Ensure security of all databases in coordination with IT team
Ensure security of all databases in coordination with IT team
10.
participate in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and annual
program reports
participate in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and annual
program reports
11.
Participate in troubleshooting program monitoring indicator quality issues and
implement resolution strategies
Participate in troubleshooting program monitoring indicator quality issues and
implement resolution strategies
12.
Participate in periodic monitoring and supportive visits (MSV) to SDPs
Participate in periodic monitoring and supportive visits (MSV) to SDPs
13.
Work with short-term technical assistance (STTA) providers to provide required
technical assistance for activities and facilitate transfer of skills to
appropriate local staff.
Work with short-term technical assistance (STTA) providers to provide required
technical assistance for activities and facilitate transfer of skills to
appropriate local staff.
14.
Participate in the development/review and implementation of all
assessment/survey protocols.
Participate in the development/review and implementation of all
assessment/survey protocols.
15.
Perform other duties assigned to the Director, Monitoring and evaluation
Perform other duties assigned to the Director, Monitoring and evaluation
Skills
and Qualification
and Qualification
- Applicant for this position
should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following
minimum skills and qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in a
science/quantitative discipline or related field with 3 5 years relevant
work experience. - Proficiency in the use of data
analysis software packages (SPSS, EPI INFO, SAS, STATA) - Proficiency in the use of
Microsoft Office Packages, especially Access and Excel, and SQL - Qualifications and experience in
database design and administration are strongly desired. - Experience in data management and
analysis of data for public health programs is desired. - Ability and willingness to travel
in the field.
Method
of Application
of Application
This
is a full time position based in Abuja. JSI offers excellent benefits, salary
will be commensurate with experience and salary history.
is a full time position based in Abuja. JSI offers excellent benefits, salary
will be commensurate with experience and salary history.
Interested
applicants should submit their cover letter and resume within 1 week of this
advertisement by email to dmadvisor@ng.jsi.com.
applicants should submit their cover letter and resume within 1 week of this
advertisement by email to dmadvisor@ng.jsi.com.
Ensure
you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise
you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will also be disqualified.
you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise
you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will also be disqualified.
Application
closes 29th December 2011
closes 29th December 2011
