Data Analyst Recruitment At World Health Organization (WHO) 2020

World Health Organization (WHO) is currently recruiting for the position of data Analyst.

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.

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Job Title: Data Analyst

Ref No: 2003420
Location: Abuja
Schedule: Full-time
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months

Purpose of the Position

WHO is supporting the government of Nigeria in her response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
There is an urgent need for data capture and analyses in the management of this pandemic and monitoring progress at all levels (Global, Regional, Country, and State levels).

Job Description

Under the guidance of the WHE Laboratory lead, the incumbent would perform the following duties;

Support the NCDC (NRL) to develop and maintain required databases
Conduct timely analysis and reporting of data
Design data collection instruments and databases as needed
Train state level laboratory data collectors on data collection and electronic data entry
Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state level users
improve data quality through routine monitoring
Improve data use and feedback of data to key stakeholders and reporting sources
Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision making

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential:

Secondary, technical or commercial school certificates with training in or technical certificate in data management

Desirable:

University degree in the field of data management sciences, epidemiology, public health or related field.

Experience

Essential:

Possess at least 4 years’ experience in data management, and or working with public health surveillance /monitoring and evaluation system and Laboratory management systems (LIMS)
Experience in GIS Map analysis (ARC GIS, QGIS, Health Mapper)
Experience with STATA, MathLab, SPSS, CSPRO, Epi Info

Desirable:

Previous related work experience in the UN or other International Development Agencies, Training on DHIS2 platform.

Use of language skills:

Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required

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Skills Required

Specific skills required:

Job Knowledge: A good understanding of Laboratory Management Systems, data compilation and management and data analysis. In addition, experience, or knowledge of system integration with public health surveillance systems is an advantage
Skills and Abilities: Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (EPI-Info, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or STATA). Experience with web- based applications – is desired.

Competencies:

Producing results
Communicating in a credible and efficient way
Moving forward in a changing environment
Fostering integration and teamwork
Ensuring the effective use of resources

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How to Apply

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Important Notice: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings

Application Deadline: 2nd September, 2020.

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