World Health Organization recruitment for a Monitoring and Evaluation Data Manager
World Health Organization (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.
World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Data Manager-Monitoring and Evaluation
Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/16/TA17
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P4
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: 12 months
Organization unit: AF_WSR AF West Sub-Region (AF_WSR) /
AF_NGA Nigeria (AF_NGA)IVE
Objectives of the Programme
To support national authorities to provide high quality immunization
services that will contribute to (a) the reduction of mortality,
morbidity and disability from vaccine preventable diseases through the
optimum use of available and new vaccines and (b) the strengthening of
national health systems as well as efforts to achieve the Millennium
Development Goals.
Description of Duties
Under the overall supervision of the WHO Country Representative, and
direct supervision of IVE Focal Point, the incumbent coordinates data
management activities for immunization monitoring and evaluation
function at national and field level and reports programme progress
achieved in the country. He/She will work closely with national
authorities as well as partners:
- Develop, update and maintain appropriate software for monitoring
and evaluation of all immunization programme data including routine
immunization, supplemental immunization, new vaccine introduction as
well as EPI/PEI surveillance data;
- Provide guidance in application of data management protocols to
improve quality, accessibility, timeliness and relevance of technical
data;
- Provide technical data management support for national
authorities and partners (Emergency Operations Centre) for effective
implementation of the immunization programme;
- Support activities aimed at strengthening partnership, advocacy
as well as resource mobilization in support of improving performance of
immunization activities;
- Collect, consolidate, and analyse PEI/EPI data against a set of
indicators to monitor progress and effectively guide the programme
through identification of areas of improvement;
- Support efforts geared towards effective implementation, compliance and documentation WHO accountability framework;
- Support efforts aimed at capacity building of national
authorities and partners in collection of quality immunization programme
data, analysis and maintenance of databases;
- Support in analysing the existing monitoring; systems and
programme monitoring indicators, and develop tools to assess progress
against national immunization plans;
- Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative.
Requreed Qualifications
Education:
- Essential: Advanced university degree from a recognized
university in Statistics, Demography, Management Information System,
Public health administration and other relevant field.
- Desirable: Specialized training in public health would be an
asset with a focus on monitoring impact of public health interventions.
Skills:
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels;
- Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design studies;
- Proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, epidemiological (Epiifo) and mapping software
WHO Competencies:
- Producing results;
- Ensuring the effective use of resources;
- Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;
- Communicating in a credible and effective way;
- Fostering integration and teamwork;
Experience:
- Essential: Minimum 7 years experiences in epidemiological data
management as well as primary Health Care/Immunization Programmes
software development and use.
- Desirable: Working experience for UN would be an asset
Languages:
- Essential: Excellent knowledge of English
- Desirable: Knowledge of the other UN languages
Remuneration and Benefits
- WHO's salaries are calculated in US dollars.
- They consist of a base salary and a post adjustment (for
international positions only) which reflects the cost of living in a
particular duty station and exchange rates.
- Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance,
home travel (for international positions only), education grant for
dependent children (for international positions only), pension plan and
medical insurance.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
- USD 68294 at single rate
- USD 73338 with primary dependants
Post Adjustment:
- 48.9 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be
considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either
upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or
inflation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply
Note:
- "In the event that your candidature is retained for an
interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy
of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position.
- WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained
from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education
Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of
Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/
- Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually".
Application Deadline 19th February, 2016.