Data Coordinator - Nigeria Job at EngenderHealth Inc

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Job Title: Data Coordinator

Job Code: 614

Location: Nigeria

Employer: EngenderHealth, Inc.

EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable.  We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce.  We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs.  We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this right a reality.

Fistula Care Plus (FC+) is a five year project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by EngenderHealth in collaboration with partners. It seeks to increase access to quality treatment services for obstetric fistula, improve prevention, strengthen the environment to support prevention, treatment and reintegration services, and to conduct research to improve the quality of services.

PROGRAM/OFFICE: Fistula Care Plus, Sokoto, Nigeria

REPORTS TO: ME&R Advisor

SALARY: Commensurate with background and experience

JOB SUMMARY: Based in Sokoto, the Data Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and collection of data from project partners, collating such data and transmitting collated summaries to the M&E Advisor. The Data Coordinator will work under the supervision of the M&E Advisor. S/he will participate in project reporting, research activities, train facility staff on assuring data quality and the use of data for decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the ME&R Advisor, the Data Coordinator will:

•   Collaborate with project partners to gather project data, ensure data integrity, clean data and follow-up with project partners on any data requiring clarification.  

•   If necessary (i.e. partners are not able to do so themselves), the Data Coordinator will also enter partner data into the FC+ online database on their behalf.

•   Contribute to and maintain project files for all collected data and materials

•   Establish and retain a record of each project activity, tasks and milestones and assist project staff with preparation and follow-up of reports on project activities.

•   Assist in the coordination of special studies and/or surveys as required by the M&E plan.

•   Assist in the production of routine quarterly and annual reports, as well as special reports on project initiatives.

•   Prepare monthly summary of activities and submit to M&E Advisor.

•   Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized higher institution.

• Diploma in data management, statistics or another relevant discipline

• Minimum of 4 years data management experience

• Previous Monitoring & Evaluation experience

• Certification in data/information software such as SPSS, Stata, MS Access, MS Excel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•   Proficient with computer usage and data management software

•   Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data collection, data quality assurance and entry

•   Demonstrated ability to work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.

•   Ability to operate in a pressure-packed environment and to deal with variety of individuals from various socio economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

•   Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork skills.

•   Ability to conduct interviews, record findings and work without close supervision

•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.

•   Ability to carry out 35%-55% travel

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, intercourseual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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