Job Openings at The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

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The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) was established in 2005 as a non-profit organization and networking alliance of African Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET is dedicated to helping ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, and sustainable programs with capacity to improve public health systems partnering with global public health experts. In view of this, AFENET is supporting the NAIS secretariat in Nasarawa state to recruit to fill the positions below: Job Title: Technical Officer Location: Nasarawa Job Responsibilities The responsibilities of the NAIS Technical Officer include;

To provide support to the NAIS secretariat in the planning, coordination, conduct and documentation of NAIS related activities.
He/She will support the day-to-day operations of the NAIS secretariat on NAIS.

Scope of Work

Support the day-to-day activities in NAIS secretariat
Support the NAIS survey related activities
Support the NAIS secretariat in actively liaising with all stakeholders and implementing partners
Support the NAIS secretariat in documentation of survey related activities
Assist in timely retrieval of any completed hard copy questionnaires, incident forms, requisite forms
Full participation in all technical meetings including submission of reports, recording of meeting minute
Be prepared to work weekends
Be prepared to travel to enumeration areas when needed
Work with the data management team to ensure success of the data collection procedures for the NAIS
Support dissemination of survey results including production of charts, maps, presentations and technical briefs/fact sheets on the outcome of the survey
Support NAIS secretariat in survey related activities
Work with the TC to ensure the prompt day to day running of NAIS conduct, following the agreed timeline

Key Deliverables

Comprehensive weekly report of survey processes and proceedings
Reports of all NAIS related activities
Central-level training planning, implementation and reporting
Presentation slides for dissemination of survey findings
Trip reports (for trips made during the contract period)
Log of activities related to contract implementation
Documentation of lessons learnt during the survey period
End-of-survey report - Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full survey report

Qualifications Minimum Qualification:

A Bachelor's degree in Health-related course.
An MPH or other Health Related Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage
A minimum of 4-years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programs and or health related surveys
Demonstrated experience in the leadership, design, implementation, management and tracking/monitoring of surveys and data analysis.
Prior working experience in Nasarawa State is an added advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply for this Position Job Title: IT/Data Manager Location: Nasarawa Job Responsibilities The responsibilities of IT/Data manager includes;

To coordinate the entry of data, analyze and manage data as well as to ensure data security and integrity
To maintain IT infrastructure for data management

Scope of Work

Support the NAIS state secretariat in planning and coordination of all survey related activities
Work closely with the AFENET NAIS IT/Database team on data management
Supervise data entry of field workers including ODK management
Review, clean and verify data for completeness and accuracy
Retrieve data from the database and present for the purpose of research
Take all necessary measures to ensure data integrity and security
Maintain all IT infrastructure in good condition for data management
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Key Deliverables

Report on database support and performance
Database/server performance optimization
Available dataset after data entry, analysis
Institutionalization and tracking of data security and integrity
To maintain IT infrastructure for data management
Trip reports (for trips made during the contract period)
Log of activities related to contract implementation
Documentation of lessons learnt during the survey period with IT/Database
Support End-of-survey report - Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full survey report

Qualifications Minimum Qualification:

A first degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related course

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of two years cognate experience in data management and IT maintenance
Experience in computer graphics, programming languages and spatial analysis /GIS will be an added advantage
Previous experience in HIV/AIDS program/surveys or other health related surveys is an additional advantage
Prior working experience in Nasarawa State is an added advantage

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

Data management Skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Computer literacy
Ability to work with own initiative
Ability to work under pressure
Pro-activeness
Responsibility
Self-motivation
Tactfulness
Discipline

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply for this Position Job Title: Senior Technical Officer Location: Nasarawa Job Responsibilities The responsibilities of the NAIS Senior technical officer include:

To provide leadership for the AFENET structure in Nasarawa State
To supervise activities on NAIS
To provide support to the NAIS secretariat in the planning, coordination, conduct and documentation of NAIS related activities.
He/She will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the NAIS secretariat on NAIS.

Scope of Work

Support the day-to-day activities in NAIS secretariat
Support the NAIS survey related activities
Support the NAIS secretariat in actively liaising with all stakeholders and implementing partners
Support the NAIS secretariat in documentation of survey related activities
Assist in timely retrieval of any completed hard copy questionnaires, incident forms, requisite forms
Full participation in all technical meetings including submission of reports, recording of meeting minute
Be prepared to work weekends
Be prepared to travel to enumeration areas when needed
Work with the data management team to ensure success of the data collection procedures for the NAIS
Support dissemination of survey results including production of charts, maps, presentations and technical briefs/fact sheets on the outcome of the survey
Support NAIS secretariat in survey related activities
Work with the TC to ensure the prompt day to day running of NAIS conduct, following the agreed timeline

Key Deliverables

Comprehensive weekly report of survey processes and proceedings
Reports of all NAIS related activities
Central-level training planning, implementation and reporting
Presentation slides for dissemination of survey findings
Trip reports (for trips made during the contract period)
Log of activities related to contract implementation
Documentation of lessons learnt during the survey period
End-of-survey report - Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full survey report

Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in health-related course.
An MBBS, MPH or other Health Related Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage
A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programs and or health related surveys
Demonstrated experience in the leadership, design, implementation, management and tracking/monitoring of surveys and data analysis.
Prior working experience in Nasarawa State is an added advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply for this Position Note

Candidates should indicate the appropriate position in their application letter. AFENET is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline 4th February, 2017.

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