Data Officer Jobs at Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

Data Officer Jobs at Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) - The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is recruiting for short-term consultancy - to fill the position below in Lagos and FCT, Abuja

Job Tite: Data Officer

Locations: Lagos and FCT

Start Date: April 20, 2020

End Date: October 19, 2020

Employment Type: Full time

The Responsibilities of the NCDC Data Officer

• Provide adequate support in the field for SORMAS application users to ensure the correct use of the system
• Support field test of app updates and revisions before deployment
• Ensure surveillance and outbreak data as authorized by NCDC are complete and up to date in the SORMAS platform
• Troubleshoot project device issues and provide real-time support and maintenance on project devices as assigned
• Maintain the SORMAS IT helpline to address field challenges that are reported by officers from the field daily
• Identify and report any data management or IT issues to the IT experts for immediate resolution
• Develop and submit a technical report following all SORMAS activities conducted to the SORMAS IT experts
• Installing the SORMAS software and configuring SORMAS hardware
• Setting up accounts for new users as authorized by NCDC
• Provide technical support for the SORMAS project implementation and evaluation activities
• Perform other tasks assigned by the SORMAS IT Experts and the National Coordinator

Job Requirements

At least 3 years’ experience in public health data management and IT support
Minimum of first Degree in any discipline

Other requirements:

• Experience working with Surveillance Information System or Laboratory Information System or Electronic Medical Records tools will be an added advantage
• Good understanding of the of IDSR strategy and working knowledge of the DHIS-2
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, other data analysis and data visualization tools
• Good presentation and report writing skills
• The good technical and logical thought process
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Good understanding of patient data confidentiality principles
• A team player with good interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date COB; 17th April 2020.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending their Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the job requirements as per the advertisement by email to info@ncdc.gov.ng using the "Job title and the preferred state" as the subject of the mail e.g. ‘’Data Officer- Lagos State’’

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Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted and may be assigned to any state of the federation.