Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose:
The Data Managers will be attached to the MoH/NPHI and will be responsible for supporting data management systems, such as DHIS2. They will also provide support to Member States to manage surveillance and other data systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Surveillance and Disease Intelligence Division, the Data Manager is expected to provide support to Africa CDC and the member states-MOH/NPHI by doing the following:
• Design, develop, and modify data management infrastructure to expedite data analysis and reporting.
• Provide guidance in identifying and defining data requirements.
• Design and develop databases that are compatible with Africa CDC needs.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short- and long-range IT planning, with an emphasis on advocating for the needs of the area(s) supported; implements tracking and evaluation programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
• Participates in the documentation and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures for data handling and archiving consistent with those of Africa CDC and member state to ensure effective operation of an organization.
• Participate in development of IT Service Catalog offerings, Service Level Agreements, and Operating Level Agreements consistent with the needs of the organization.
• Keep the integrity and confidentiality of public health intelligence data, contacts, and other relevant information that you obtain in the course of your work.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualification and work experience required:
Essential
• University Master Degree in computer science with certification in hardware and software support (server, desktops, printers and laptops). The candidate should be a Certified Systems Engineers in Server Administration, network, infrastructure, and messaging suites with at least 2 years relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization.

OR
• Possession of a University Bachelor Degree in computer science with certification in hardware and software support (server, desktops, printers and laptops) and should be a Certified Systems Engineers in Server Administration, network, infrastructure, and messaging suites with at least 5 years relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization

Required skills and competencies:
• Excellent practical knowledge of a wide range of modern ICT technologies and specifically in the area of data management is required.
• Ability to develop and manage programs within an agreed time frame.
• Experience working in a Public Health International organization is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills in English and ability to work with more than one AU official language would be an added advantage; and,
• Excellent computer skills

Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies
• Team work and collaboration
• Accountability, awareness and compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with influence

Functional Competencies
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus

Language Requirement
Applicants must be proficient in at least one of the AU languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili). Knowledge of one or more additional African Union working languages would be an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of sixteen (16) months, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (ranges from 42% - 57% of basic salary as per the Duty Station), Housing allowance ranges from US$ 16,819.80 – US$24,561.00 (per annum), education allowance (100% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10, 000.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:
• The Administration & Human Resource Office
• African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
• https://recruitment.afenet.net and a copy on Email: sec@afenet.net * ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.

Please note that all applications should be sent online by close of business 5:30 pm (EAT) Wednesday August 21, 2024




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