State TB Strategic Information Associates at Palladium Group

Purpose of Position

• In support of the TB programs at the sub-national level, Data.FI is seeking to employ the services of four Strategic Information (SI) Associates to continue work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to support the institutionalization and enhancement of the state TB situation rooms (SRs). The State SI Associates will support implementation of the project’s field-based strategy to create regular forums for sharing achievements and challenges with stakeholders, generate analysis at state level for TB output and outcome indicators, by promoting peer-exchange and problem solving.
• Under the guidance of the Data.FI Nigeria TB SI Specialist, the SI Associates will ensure that data use strategy is effectively implemented, and robust information products are produced for informed decision making. These are full-time positions with a contract for 1 year, renewable subject to availability of funding.

Locations:

• Awka, Anambra State
• Ikeja, Lagos State
• Kano, Kano State
• Oshogbo, Osun State

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to enhance TB response reporting systems
• Support the implementation of periodic (weekly/biweekly) data review meetings for rapid action methodology at state level and across hierarchies
• Generate periodic (monthly, quarterly) reports on TB response activities in the state
• Provide technical support and strengthen the capacity of the State SR to develop analyses, profiles, briefs, and program bulletins on the TB response in the state
• Conduct regular analysis and reviews of state-level performance on key outputs and outcomes of TB indicators
• Serve as a technical backstop in data quality, data alignment exercises, and health informatics support at the state level in a multisectoral effort
• Conduct business analysis of user requirements on data collection systems and methodology within the state
• Work with the stakeholders to facilitate and support reporting processes to identify barriers to data use and generate solutions to address those barriers
• Work with the State Epidemiologists, TB LGA Supervisors, Data Analytics, and Visualization Specialists to develop and package state information products and briefs
• Evaluate and assure system compliance with laws and regulations applicable to managing patient-level information
• Work with other implementing partners to strengthen the data analytics and visualization capabilities of the TB reporting system, DHIS2, and other platforms
• Work on any other duties assigned per the dynamic programming environment.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience advising on health management information systems or routine health information systems.
• Experience, working knowledge of TB programmatic reporting, DHIS 2 preferred.
• Working knowledge of patient level and aggregate data management systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles to manage outputs with multi-disciplinary teams including a broad and extensive knowledge of IT principles, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to work well under pressure, skills in crisis management, and problem solving.
• Ability to achieve consensus among multiple stakeholders.
• Proven skills in data analysis and data visualization with proficiency in statistical packages.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English; ability to communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.