Location: Kano
Project: Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin (SARMAAN) project
Job Category: Data and Service Delivery Lead
Job Type: 18 months
Role Summary
- The Data and Service Delivery Lead will provide technical oversight for all data-related activities and service delivery components of the MDA campaign.
- This role includes ensuring the seamless flow of data from collection to reporting while optimizing the drug distribution process to maximize coverage and efficiency.
- The Lead will also be responsible for supervising data quality checks, real-time analytics, and the integration of digital tools to enhance campaign performance.
- Additionally, the role involves ensuring compliance with program protocols, coordinating with field teams, and supporting decision-making processes through data-driven insights.
Technical Responsibilities
- Oversee data collection, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness;
- Supervise real-time data entry, validation, and synchronization through digital tools such as CommCare;
- Conduct data analysis and visualization using dashboards to track campaign progress and inform decision-making;
- Monitor drug distribution and service delivery to ensure smooth implementation and optimize coverage;
- Identify and resolve service delivery bottlenecks, improving the efficiency of drug administration;
- Conduct regular quality assurance checks on reported data to maintain integrity and accuracy;
- Work closely with field teams to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures for drug administration and reporting;
- Coordinate with supervisors and enumerators to ensure seamless data flow and reporting structures;
- Develop reports and presentations on program performance, highlighting key trends, successes, and areas for improvement;
- Provide technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of field teams in data management and service delivery processes;
- Support advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts by providing data-driven insights and performance updates;
- Ensure adherence to all ethical guidelines, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures for the MDA campaign;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the State program Lead and/or Program Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Public Health, Health Informatics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field;
- At least 5 years of experience in data management, service delivery coordination, or public health program implementation;
- Proficiency in digital data collection tools such as CommCare, DHIS2, or similar platforms;
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization and reporting;
- Experience working with government agencies, donor organizations, and other health system stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale data-driven programs in health service delivery.
Competencies required:
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills;
- Proficient in English and Hausa languages;
- Ability to manage and analyze large datasets for decision-making;
- Proficiency in data collection, validation, and visualization tools;
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain data integrity;
- Ability to coordinate multiple teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment;
- Adaptability to evolving program needs and technology-driven processes.
Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.
