Data Manager
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AFENET is recruiting a Data Manager to serve as the state focal lead for data management at the Zamfara Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and coordinate NSTOP data management projects. The role supports NPHCDA and the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) program through database development, timely analysis, reporting, data quality monitoring, and capacity building for state and LGA consultants.
- Lead AFENET data management activities in Zamfara State and at the EOC.
- Support NPHCDA and the NSTOP polio program with database design and maintenance.
- Conduct data analysis and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs.
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AFENET is recruiting a Data Manager to serve as the state focal lead for data management at the Zamfara Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and coordinate NSTOP data management projects. The role supports NPHCDA and the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) program through database development, timely analysis, reporting, data quality monitoring, and capacity building for state and LGA consultants.
- Lead AFENET data management activities in Zamfara State and at the EOC.
- Support NPHCDA and the NSTOP polio program with database design and maintenance.
- Conduct data analysis and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs.
- Train consultants on data collection and electronic data entry.
- Engagement with the polio EOC, communication team, and donor/partner reporting.
- Application deadline: October 20, 2026.
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Data Manager at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
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Oct 20, 2026, 7:04 AM
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AFENET is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and aboratory) 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. The network’s goal is to strengthen field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity to contribute effectively to addressing epidemics and other major public health problems in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Data Manager
Location: Zamfara
Purpose of the Role
The Data Manager will serve as the State focal/lead for data management at the Zamfara EOC as well as coordinate NSTOP data0020management projects,
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks a Data Manager to support the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) program in developing and maintaining databases.
The Data Manager will conduct timely data analysis and reporting, strengthen data quality monitoring and use, and enhance feedback to key stakeholders and reporting sources. The Data Manager will also ensure data harmonization between the agency and its partners,
Key Responsibilities
- Provide data for partner reports, donor reports and presentations.
- Ensure that data generated is properly managed and analyzed to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Regularly analyze collected data and provide feedback to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs.
- Provide regular updates to the polio EOC and the communication team on key performance indicators.
- Train state and LGA consultants/NSLOs on data collection and electronic data entry
- Lead all AFENET data management efforts in the state and EOS
- Provide support to state and LGA consultants/NSLOs to assure data of sufficiently good quality.
- Perform any other assignments that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, STL, NSTOP RI team and AFENET Management
- Design data collection instruments and databases as needed.
- Minimum Qualifications & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A good understanding of public health, project management, health informatics, and data management (
- collection, analysis, interpretation, use, and feedback
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- Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills. Experience working with government or public-sector stakeholders is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience or knowledge of immunization and public health information and surveillance systems
- Demonstrable experience with data analysis and visualization.
- Master's Degree in Data Management, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Science or Statistics.
- Working knowledge of SQL, DHIS2, Excel, and/or data analysis and visualization tools.
Qualifications
- Must also have previous experience working with DHIS.
- Experience with STATA, Python, RStudio
- Master's Degree (or equivalent) in data science, data management, epidemiology, public health, or a related field
- Possess at least 1 year of experience in data management and / or working with public health surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation systems.
- Experience in Routine Immunization (RI) and Surveillance data at the subnational (LGA or State) level.
- Experience working with or using District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)
- Experience in GIS Map analysis (ArcGIS, QGIS)
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Application Deadline:
- 24th October, 2026.
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