Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Data Management and Analysis Specialist (1)
Location: Lusaka Provincial Health Office
Job Purpose: To coordinate and supervise data collection, aggregation and processing of data in order to facilitate storage and retrieval of information as well as lead in data analysis for decision making.
Reports to: Team Lead - Strategic Information and M&E .

Principal Accountabilities;
i. Design and development of data collection tools for supported programs.
ii. Support to effectively provide site level data quality control measures, identify problems and provide feedback to program and facility staff.
iii. Lead the data analysis efforts and provide feedback to the program teams and facilities.
iv. Establish or strengthen data management systems for the program that will enable storage of information sources including SmartCare, DHISII, DATIM and facility reports.
v. Undertakes effectively, monitoring and evaluation of data systems in order to facilitate generation of quality data for project interventions.
vi. Coordinates capacity building and training of M&E staff in order to enhance data management processes.
vii. Undertakes timely, development and review of systems in order to ensure user friendly systems.
viii. Lead in design and creation of routine performance monitoring data collection tools as needed Supervises effectively the Compilation and Submission of all the required reports for management, MOH, CDC and other partners, accurately and timely in the templates provided; and
ix. Supervises effectively, human and material resources in order to attain the set objectives of the Unit

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with minimum of five credits including Mathematics, Science and English,
• Minimum Degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science and/or Demography
• Strong quantitative or statistical experience required Strong ability to extract, analyze, model and interpret data
• Minimum of Three (3) years relevant job experience in the same field.
• Experience managing and manipulation of large datasets Proficiency in oral and written English as well interpersonal skills. Added Advantage;
• Proficiency in statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, SAS etc. will be an added advantage.
• Experience in relational databases and writing SQL scripts will be an added advantage; and
• Master's Degree in any of the Disciplines mentioned above
Other Attributes
• Must have high level of confidentiality and Integrity
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Must be a team player

Job Education Requirements: Minimum Degree in Public Health

Job Experience Requirements: Minimum of Three (3) years

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant Professional Bodies where applicable to the address below by Friday, 10th July, 2020.
An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) Year subject to renewal depending on performance.
Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Provincial Health Director
Lusaka Provincial Health Office
3 Saise Road, Longacres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

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