Strategic Information Officer
Cidriz | Lusaka
Cidriz
Innovating the future of tech solutions in Zambia.
Job Description
Senior Strategic Information Officer
C6
P528 – DFPP-DHAPP
Head Office – Lusaka District, Lusaka Province
25 Apr 2024 00:00
30 Apr 2024 00:00
Reports to Strategic Information Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for all data management duties and will lead in-depth statistical analysis per programme/project needs. He/she will also be responsible for coordination with partner organizations to support data management projects.
Main duties
- Develops and adheres to data management and data analysis plans
- Develops automated data pipelines, from data collection, cleaning, extraction, data imports, reporting and analysis
- Develops strategies for strict adherence to data confidentiality and privacy for standards
- Conducts routine in-depth epidemiological/statistical analysis to gather deeper insight on implemented activities
- Actively takes part in implementation science and operational research activities
- Supports M&E and programme/teams in improving information dissemination efficiencies, timely submissions of performance data and reports as needed. Ensure all reports are submitted on time
- Develops and maintains dashboards for routine progress monitoring and reporting for needs.
- Develops of Standard Operating Procedures
- Provides oversight over all data management processes
- Institutes strategies for data quality improvement and use
- Takes part in departmental and CIDRZ-wide planning activities.
- Mentors Data Coordinators, Data Associates, and Research Assistants in efficient ways to advanced data management and use.
- Actively supports training, mentorship and coaching of staff in understanding of programmatic indicators and overall reporting needs
- Participates in the presentation of data to various internal and external stakeholders.
- Trains staff on data collection and entry procedures and common errors/problems within the clinic and at other sites as requested.
- Participates in research and grant writing activities.
Qualifications
- Degree in Computing/ICT, Mathematics, Engineering, or related subject with 3 years of relevant work experience, or Advanced diploma with at least 7 years of relevant work experience.
- A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage
- Experience in an M&E team working on PEPFAR MER indicators will be an added advantage.
- Medium to advanced programming skills in Python, Java, C# or any OOP/functional language
- Advanced skills in database management, with an ability to write advanced SQL in either of MS SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Medium to advanced skills in data analysis, and conversant with either of R, STATA, etc
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a very high-pressure environment, with work extending beyond late hours and over weekends and holidays
- Very good interpersonal skills and excellent team player
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted.
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