MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: –
Amref Health Africa is seeking to recruit a Data Officer to join the Youth-led Action for Sex Education (FAYA) project who will work very closely with Faya M&E officer, the Data Officer will be responsible for data management, perform tracking of all project delivery data and undertake data verification exercises on a routine basis to ensure accuracy and consistency of the data submitted. The incumbent will support the capacity building of Stakeholders and staff on Panel data capture, reporting and HMIS. He/she shall provide regular feedback to stakeholders on data findings. He/she will be responsible for collection and summary of paper and electronic SRHR data on adolescents from project supported sites. He/she will support sub-grantees to record and manage accurate data.
Education and Knowledge
Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Health Information Systems or its equivalent.
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
Experience-
At least three (3) years relevant experience in health information management, especially for adolescent SRHR.
Proven working experience as a Data Officer, Data Analyst or Monitoring and Evaluation
Skills-
Technical expertise regarding data models, data mining and segmentation techniques
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
ICT proficient
Proficient in statistical analysis packages (STATA, Advanced Excel, SAS or SPSS) or any other
Skills in use of health aggregate database (MOH DHIS2)
Communication skills both oral and written
Networking and collaboration skills
Competences
Team player
Respect for diversity and different cultures
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Attentive to details
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover letter in PDF expressing your interest and clearly outlining your qualifications for the position and an updated CV in PDF (Not exceeding 3 pages) highlighting all relevant educational and employment experience. The subject line for your email should read: Amref/Data Officer/08-2020 to mail to: recruitment@amref.org by 21st August 2020. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and have not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment.
Apply via :
recruitment@amref.org
