Project Team Lead / Field Coordinator Vacancy at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Position Title: Project Team Lead / Field Coordinator.

Job Station: Abuja.

INTRODUCTION :-

Project Team Lead / Field Coordinator job opportunity is available at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Lead the design and the implementation of the project
• Provide oversight and supervision of the project implementation
• Lead the development of a robust learning agenda around various interventions aimed at changing the behaviour of front-line health workers in order to improve PHC data quality and use
• Lead the design of metrics to monitor and measure progress of the project
• Provide technical support for the implementation of the National Data Quality Improvement Plan
• Provide technical support to National primary Health Care Development Agency on data quality improvement
• Coordinate activities at the national level. Interface with all level actors to ascertain the status of activities with respect to the chronogram and timelines.
• Support the development of training modules addressing accurate reporting, review and data use
• Lead advocacy to government and other partners and stakeholders at all levels
• Develop training modules and materials for the training of all categories of personnel involved in this project
• Ensure tracking of all project indicators and timely reporting of project activities
• Develop and share reports and updates with donors and other stakeholders
• Provide technical support to government staff at all levels on data management in accordance with program requirement and specification.
• Provide technical leadership to the implementing team on data driven decision making
• Provide support for implementing states in data quality improvement

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Post graduate degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Allied Health, Veterinary Science, Biostatistics or other related field
• Pre-requisite: post-graduate training through a field epidemiology training program or the Epidemic intelligence Service (EIS)
• Three years’ experience working with primary health care systems in Nigeria
• Three years’ experience in leading diverse teams

Knowledge Requirements/Skills:

• Language proficiency in English.
• A good understanding the primary health care is a requirement
• Strong technical knowledge in public health, epidemiology, PHC systems, and data management
• Practical experience in the design and implementation of operational research
• Knowledge in conduct of qualitative study is an added advantage
• Skills in Microsoft Office, Epi Info and other data analysis software
• Excellent leadership and management skills is required
• Ability to communicate clearly in English language orally and in writing
• Ability to engage in successful interaction, extensive contact with members of government agencies and partners at national, state and local government levels.

Apply Before :-

31st December, 2019.

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WHO IS African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)?

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET has operations in over 31 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa or the World Health Organisation Africa Region (WHO – AFRO). Established in 2005, AFENET is dedicated to helping Ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent.