AVADAR Data Assistant State Data Assistant AVADAR Project Assistant

Job ID: 1703425 Primary Location: Nigeria-Maiduguri  Other Locations: Nigeria-Sokoto, Nigeria-Bauchi, Nigeria-Damaturu Grade: G4 Contractual Arrangement: Individual Service Contractor Contract duration: 12 Months Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria Schedule: Full-time  Purpose of the Position

The main objective of the post is to assist the implementation of AVADAR in the state through data collation, cleaning and transmission. Supportive supervision and providing on site trainings to HWs and CIs.

Job Description Under the overall guidance of the IVE Focal person and over all supervision of Zonal Coordinator and guidance of the state coordinator the AVADAR project assistant will carry out the following specific task: Coordination:

Working with the project coordinator to ensure that the data flow and reporting of all health facilities on the project from the field level to the state and eventually to national level.
Support with data analysis feedback for both weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings
Perform other responsibilities that may be required of him

Operations:

Support the field staff on the data management component of the project
Support technically in terms of the data and ensure that SOPs are followed in LGA implementation sites
Support with configuration of phones and resolving issues to end users
Support the quarterly review meeting of the project
Provide monthly feedback analysis on the project including tracking information of the project indicators

Requirements for Incumbent

At least Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics, Data management or Data Management related fields.
Knowledge of data management and PEI data tools will be an added advantage
At least 3 years’ experience working in PEI,
Resident in the state of assignment
Strong verbal and oral communication skills
Ability to travel within the state. Knowledge or previous work in these state would be an advantage
Knowledge of local languages would be an advantage
At least 3 years’ experience in health related data management.
Experience in quality data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.
Experience in database development.

Desirable:

Working knowledge of statistical application programs (EPI INFO, SPSS, STATA etc.) and mapping programs (HealthMapper, QGIS etc)

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Proficiency in English Language

Skills Specific skills required:

Basic knowledge of ICT, programming, mobile and web – based data technology
Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Demonstrated abilities for team-work.
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background.

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