DHIS2 Officers at Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is the umbrella organization for applied epidemiology training, programs in Africa. It oversees the Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FETP) in 16 countries of Africa. FETP is modeled after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). The main objective of AFENET through its FETP is to build and offer epidemiological services in the country for strengthening public health systems particularly disease surveillance and response, The program is partly funded by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). AFENET’s current focus is on interventions for the control of priority diseases in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: DHIS2 Officer

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

Duties and Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will provide technical support to users of DHIS2 at all levels and will modify and update the DHIS2 modules in accordance with program requirement and specification.
• Support the implementation of the HIV/AIDS NHMIS scale up plan in the states
• Provide technical leadership to the State HIV teams on the use of the DHIS2 HIV dashboard for data driven decision making
• Build capacity of state and LGA government officers to enter data, analyze and provide regular reports using DHIS2.
• Work with SO’s, M&E officers, HMIS officers and others as indicated to analyze collected data and provide feedback to State and Local government RE teams
• Liaise with AFENET HIV Data Management Team to provide regular feedback and troubleshoot problems
• Provide mentoring, support and supervision to state facilities working on HIV on data collection, data entry and appropriate use of HIV reporting tools
• Develop Monthly technical report following all supportive supervision activities conducted
• Train State and LGA HIV teams on data management
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HIV Advisor and Resident Advisor.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in statistics/medical sciences /demography/social sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field.
• Postgraduate degree or equivalent in data management, public health, epidemiology or other health related disciplines
• Possess at least 3-year experience in data management or monitoring and evaluation
• Must have documented minimum of one (1) year experience in the use of DHIS 1.4 and 2.0.
• Experience in managing data at national, state or LGA level.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epi info and SPSS.
• S/He must possess ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
• A good understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
• Adequate experience with the National/ State/PEPFAR/ Global Funds HIV and Systems is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good understanding of the PEPFAR and National HIV/AIDS systems and thematic areas
• Experience with working a wide range of implementing partners in Nigeria
• Must be familiar with the various National, PEPFAR and WHO guidelines for treatment, care and Support, PMTCT, Strategic information and other key HIV programs
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form effectively to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications and a statistical package such as Epi info, SPSS, SAS or STATA
• Knowledge of and experience in health information management systems and database maintenance.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in health-related research and ethical requirements.
• Excellent (fluent) English written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player with ability to work without supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria environment within the country.

Salary
Competitive based on qualification and experience.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates should submit their applications addressing the minimum requirements as per the advertisement and current curriculum vitae with details of their referees in a single file format. Any other documentation (e.g. publications, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position will be required if shortlisted.
• Candidates should indicate appropriate position in their application letter.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.