Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Recruitment for Data Officers – Lagos & Abuja
JOB TITLE: 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 help line 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 technical report following all SORMAS activities conducted to the SORMAS IT experts
- Installing the SORMAS software and configuring SORMAS hardwares
- 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
Minimum experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience in public health data management and IT support
Minimum qualification:
- 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
- Good technical and logical thought process
- Excellent problem-solving skills
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: [email protected] 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.
Job Features
Job Category | Freelance / Data Entry |
Deadline | COB; 17th April, 2020. |