World Health Organisation Recruitment 2017
World Health Organisation Recruitment 2017…World Health Organisation (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
The World Health Organisation Recruitment is ongoing for the following:
Job Title: AVADAR Data Assistant
Job ID: 1703425
Locations: Sokoto, Bauchi, Damaturu
Grade: G4
Contractual Arrangement: Individual Service Contractor
Contract duration: 12 Months
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
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.
Description of Duties
Under the overall guidance of the IVE Focal person and overall 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
- At least Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics, Data management or 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
Education (Essential):
Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics, GIS or data management related field with additional data management training.
Experience (Essential):
- 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 the use of 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 a different background.
Candidates interested in the World Health Organisation Recruitment should:
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Job Title: AVADAR Project Assistant
Ref Id: 1703424
Primary Location: Damaturu
Other Locations: Maiduguri, Sokoto, Nigeria
Grade: G5
Contractual Arrangement: Individual Service Contractor
Contract duration: 12 months
Schedule: Full-time
Purpose of the Position
The main objective of the post is to support the implementation of AVADAR in the state through technical guidance of the AVADAR SOPs, supportive supervision and providing on-site training to HWs and CIs.
Description of Duties
Under the overall guidance of the IVE Focal person and overall 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 there is constant communication on the project from the field level to the state and eventually to national level.
- Support the set-up of meetings be they physically or virtually
- Perform other responsibilities that may be required of him
Operations:
- Support the preparations and implementation of for the training
- Ensure that AVADAR SOPs are followed in LGA implementation sites
- Conduct monitoring and supervisory visits to end users
- Support the process of payment incentive for the notification of an AFP case that yields a poliovirus
- Support the quarterly review meeting of the project
- Provide weekly/monthly report on the project including tracking information of the project indicators
Required Qualifications
Essential:
Degree in Social or Health Sciences or Health related fields
Desirable:
Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, GIS or data management related field
Experience
Essential:
- At least 4 years’ working experience in EPI
- 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, ArcGIS, QGIS etc)
- Basic knowledge of ICT programming, mobile, and web-based data technology
Skills:
- Ability to acquire a 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 a different background.
Candidates interested in the World Health Organisation Recruitment should:
Click Here to Apply for this Position
Application Deadline: 16th December 2017.
