African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) Recruitment in Abuja for Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Data Manager (careers@nfeltp.org)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in 2005
with a mission to improve human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied epidemiology and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health, Non-Governmental Organizations, international agencies, private sector and other public health agencies. AFENET has its headquarters in Kampala. Uganda with operations in more than 16 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

    Provide logistics support for program training and field activities
    Support the program office in a variety of Administrative, financial and operational duties
    Performs a variety of routine to moderately skilled clerical support functions, including word processing, data entry, financial management, and other related duties as assigned;
    Support Administrative assistant in coordinating travel plans for program staff, residents;
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification

    Minimum of Diploma Certificate in any field.
    University Degree will be an added advantage

Knowledge Requirements
Language Proficiency:

    Working knowledge of English Language to be able to communicate with staff in the course of his/her work.
    Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities.
    Job Knowledge: Proven knowledge of modern office procedures.
    Skills and Abilities: Ms Word, Ms Excel.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time

Job Responsibilities

    Provide logistics support for program training and field activities
    Support the Administrator in compiling periodic program reports and updates.
    Support the program office in a variety of Administrative, financial and operational duties
    Performs a variety of routine to moderately skilled clerical support functions, including word processing, data entry, financial management, and other related duties as assigned;
    Works with Administrator to prepare and reconcile travel and operational expenses for program staff, residents and NSTOPers field activities related to polio response. Ensure payments are made timely and vouchers for reimbursement are accurate;
    Support Administrator in coordinating travel plans for program staff, residents and NSTOPers assigned to polio response activities;
    Support in maintaining field reports from residents and graduates assigned to polio response activities.
    May receive and process information of a confidential nature; ensures such information is maintained in strict confidentiality;
    Keep appointment book accurately filled in with name, phone number and exact procedures;
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

    First University Degree in Social Science fields
    At least one year experience

Knowledge Requirements

    Language Proficiency: Working knowledge of English Language to be able to communicate with staff in the course of his/her work
    Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities
    Job Knowledge: Proven knowledge of modem office procedures
    Skills and Abilities: Ms Word, Ms Excel.

Job Title: Data Manager

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time

Job Responsibilities

    Support the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) to develop and maintain data bases
    Conduct timely analysis and reporting of data; improve data quality monitoring Improve data use and feedback of data to key stakeholders and reporting sources Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision making
    Design data collection instruments and databases as needed
    Train state and WA consultants on data collection and electronic data entry
    Train national program officers
    Provide support to state and LGA consultants to assure data of sufficiently good quality
    Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants Provide regular updates to polio communication team on key performance indicators Provide data for partner reports, donor reports and presentations

Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required
Required:

    Masters degree (or equivalent) in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field

Prior Work Experience:

    Possess at least 1 year experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance/monitoring and evaluation system
    Experience working with District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
    Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) at the LGA or state level.
    Experience in Programming Languages such as Python, C++, PHP, .Net and other related languages.
    Experience in GIS Map analysis (ARC GIS, QGIS, Health Mapper)
    Must also have previous experience working with DHIS.
    Experience with STATA, MathLab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info, SAS

Knowledge Requirements
Language Proficiency:

    Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required.

Job Knowledge:

    A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis.
    In addition, experience or knowledge of immunization and public health surveillance systems is an advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

    Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (EPI-Info, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA), Experience with web-based applications is desired.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV’s to: careers@nfeltp.org

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 24th April, 2015