WHO Surveillance Data Manager Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. WHO Nigeria looking for “Surveillance Data Manager”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 28 June 2022.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
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WHO Surveillance Data Manager Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 21 June 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Surveillance Data Manager to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Surveillance Data Manager |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
| Application Deadline | 28 June 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Main Objective Of Assignment: The objective of the post is to ensure WHO data management and M&E activities at national level and real time basis information for actions aimed at supporting the country to (a) ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guides the surveillance and immunization program (b) monitor achievement of recommended surveillance performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria’s Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy. c) provide evidence through the triangulation of different data available and guide the program.
SPECIFIC TASKS:
The incumbent is expected to support the country office polio and non-polio surveillance data management, Monitoring and evaluation activities.
Under the overall guidance of the WHO country office representative and over all supervision of PEP/Polio focal point and guidance of the M&E Coordinator, the Data Manager will carry out the following specific task:
- Establish, maintain and up-date surveillance data in polio (AFP, LAB, and ES) and non-polio (Measles, NNT, YF, NV etc)
- Based on request from program managers, assist in the development of surveillance data quality and harmonization tools and support zonal data managers to ensure quality data.
- Triangulation, analysis and feedback of data collected using traditional system and mobile devices and associated programme priority data on periodic basis.
- Produce periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) analysis feedback from surveillance data to enhance decision making at relevant levels.
- Data management support for zonal and laboratory data managers through training and capacity building.
- Provide regular feedback on data quality, timeliness and completeness to lower level.
- Facilitate quarterly data harmonization meeting among zonal, laboratory, and government data managers.
- Support scripting of ODK data collection checklist development.
- Support National Polio Expert Committee (NPEC) and NCC in the classification of AFP cases and preparation of periodic report.
- Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative.
Qualification:
- University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation or data management related field from an accredited institution.
Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in health-related data management function.
- Experience in data quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.
- Experience in database development, electronic and mHealth tools development, ICT and server management.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Surveillance Data Manager Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 28 June 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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