Implementation Officer Job at Africa Field Epidemiology Network

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.

Africa Field Epidemiology Network is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: DHIS2 Implementation Officer
Locations: Akwa Ibom, Oyo, Nasarawa, Sokoto, Osun, Taraba, Kwara, Rivers and Imo   
Slot: 9
Job Description
The responsibilities of the DHIS2 Implementation Officer include:
 

• Support the implementation of the Routine Immunization NHMIS scale up plan in the states
• Provide technical leadership to the  State RI team on the use of the DHIS2 RI dashboard for data driven decision making
• Provide mentoring, support and supervision to LGA RI teams on  data collection, data entry and appropriate use of RI reporting tools
• Develop Monthly technical report following all supportive supervision activities conducted
• Train State and LGA RI teams on data management
• Build capacity of state and LGA government officers to enter data, analyze and provide regular reports using DHIS2.
• Work with SIO’s, M&E officers, HMIS officers and others as indicated to analyze collected data and provide feedback to State and Local government RI teams
• Liaise with NSTOP Data Management Team to provide regular feedback and troubleshoot problems

Certifications, Knowledge and Requirements

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Data Management, Public Health, Epidemiology or other health related disciplines
• Possess at least 3 years’ experience in data management and monitoring and evaluation
• Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) database
• Experience in managing routine immunization data at LGA, state and national level.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epi info and
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