Technical Officer – Database at Achieving Health 

JOB TITLE: Technical Officer – Database

JOB LOCATION: Adamawa

JOB DETAILS:

• Will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of data processing. S/he is responsible for the planning, maintenance and development of the project’s databases and Geographical information system (GIS).
• Other responsibilities include, the design and creation of spatial products, including maps, digital data, reports and statistics.
• S/he will administer and maintain the project’s DBMS, monitor and optimize the DBMS and coordinate data management issues (e.g., deletion of records, query management, Internet reports) within the data users’ group.
• Run checks to ensure the security and confidentiality of the AHNI/Nigeria identifiable health data.
• Monitor research staff’s compliance with confidentiality policies to assure that security standards are met and advice on the acquisition of the appropriate Database Management Systems as needed.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MS / MA Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 4 – 6 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.

HOW TO APPLY
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