Data Quality Assurance (DQA) Officer(5 Months Contract) Nasarawa State @Management Sciences for Health

Job Description

About the job

• Support the State M&E/HSS Officer in the implementation of M&E activities, including data collection, data quality checks, and reporting.
• Provide support and build capacity of LGA and health facility M&E officers in data quality management
• Participate and provide technical support in monthly LGA data validation meetings.
• Conduct routine data quality assessments at health facilities in conjunction with LGA M&E officers
• Support conduct of quarterly DQA exercise in primary and secondary health facilities across the state.
• Review health facility data monthly to identify and address data quality issues prior to reporting.
• Document data quality issues and share with the SMEP M&E officer, LGA M&E officers and health facilities for necessary corrections.
• Develop follow up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers and HFs at the end of each reporting month.
• Track monthly data quality issues and
• Develop follow up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers and HFs at the end of each reporting month.
• Prepare and present monthly data analysis during the technical review meeting
• Support research and operational studies
• Represent the programme in technical fora, such as the SMEP M&E Sub-committee meetings.
  

Qualifications

• BSc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or closely related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. A post-graduate degree in a related Medical Statistics and Epidemiology discipline is an added advantage.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of malaria M&E systems in Nigeria and/or comparable country contexts.
• Familiarity with data validation tools and identifications of data quality .
• Excellent knowledge of use of DHIS2.
• Excellent computer skills, including in Excel and in at least one statistical software package, python, preferably Stata, alternatively SPSS or R; knowledge of other data software an advantage, such as mapping software.
• Demonstrated experience in managing malaria program data, with a record of achieving program objectives.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of health systems’ dynamics and challenges in data management in relation to Nigeria’s response to malaria.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexible and open to extra working hours, if necessary.

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