Data Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With over 7,000 employees in more than 150 countries, WHO works in various areas including disease prevention, health systems strengthening, and emergency response. The organization operates globally, focusing on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services.

Job Overview:
The Data Manager position is crucial for enhancing data management practices related to integrated disease surveillance, particularly for vaccine-preventable diseases such as Polio and Measles in Angola. The role involves providing technical support to national health authorities, ensuring data quality, and facilitating timely decision-making processes. The Data Manager will be responsible for executing regular data compilation, quality control, and analysis, as well as conducting needs assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses in data management practices. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders at national and provincial levels to ensure effective data flow and harmonization, ultimately contributing to the national vaccination program's success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Improve data management practices and enhance the use of data in Polio/AFP and vaccine-preventable diseases surveillance.
• Assist national and sub-national vaccination program staff in strengthening data flow processes.
• Execute regular data compilation, quality control, and analysis to support surveillance and evaluation for decision-making.
• Ensure regular data harmonization sessions/meetings involving national laboratory and surveillance officers at national and provincial levels.
• Conduct data management needs assessments to identify existing strengths and weaknesses.
• Support the national vaccination program team in identifying solutions to address weaknesses.
• Elaborate program and material requirements for training/refresher training on data management.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures for data management, backup, and archiving.
• Conduct supervisory visits to priority provinces for data quality verification, analysis, interpretation, and feedback. 1
• Support the production of regular feedback bulletins for stakeholders at all levels. 1
• Perform other duties related to polio eradication and vaccine-preventable disease activities as requested by supervisors.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a university degree in data management, computer applications, management support, basic epidemiology, statistics, or demography. A public health degree is desirable. Candidates must possess excellent computer knowledge, particularly in essential data management programs, and technical expertise in data management, epidemiology, and infectious disease control. The ability to conduct operational research, evaluation, monitoring, and data analysis is crucial. Candidates should demonstrate capacity to work harmoniously in a team and adapt to diverse cultural and educational contexts while maintaining high personal discipline.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a university degree in relevant fields such as data management, computer applications, management support, basic epidemiology, statistics, or demography. A degree in public health is considered desirable, indicating a strong foundation in health-related data management and analysis.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, epidemiology surveillance, vaccination, and/or accelerated disease control and surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases. Concrete experience in data management and epidemiology or statistics is highly desirable, showcasing the candidate's ability to handle complex data sets and contribute effectively to public health initiatives.

Languages:
Essential language requirements include expert knowledge of English and French. Beginners knowledge of Portuguese is desirable, allowing for effective communication in the local context. The language requirements are interchangeable, emphasizing the importance of multilingual capabilities in this role.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a competitive remuneration package starting at an annual base salary of USD 71,335, with additional benefits including a variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living, 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States. Candidates may be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the recruitment process, and WHO maintains a smoke-free environment.