Data Analyst at Palladium Group

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst - IHP Nigeria

Ref No: req11776
Location: Bauchi

Project Overview and Role

Palladium seeks a Data Analyst for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 3 – Bauchi State. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
The purpose of Task Order 3 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems. The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services; and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
Task Order 3 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities. The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting HMIS data;
Analyzes and troubleshoots HMIS user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to Pathways staff;
Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to HMIS users via email, phone, and webcast, and on site as appropriate;
Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports, analyss, presentations, charts, graphs, and other documents as assigned;
Performs data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
Reports to HMIS Specialist
Leads the development and implementation of data quality, management, and analysis plans;
Provides on-site data quality assessment of LGA, health facilities, and others by assisting with implementation planning, including data entry process improvement;

Required Qualifications / Experiences

A Bachelor's Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Public Health, Information Management or related field
Minimum of 3 years of working with HMIS for public health
Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
Competency in MS Word and Excel. Experience using statistical software a plus
Good oral and written communication skills
Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa
Previous work experience in Bauchi and/or with the local government highly desirable
The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in MIS and M&E for health systems and healthcare provision.
S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.