Consultant National chargé de la gestion des données

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 has a mission to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. The organization operates in over 150 countries and has more than 7,000 employees worldwide. WHO's primary goal is to ensure that all people can attain the highest possible level of health, focusing on health systems strengthening, disease prevention, and health promotion.

Job Overview:
The position of Consultant National chargé de la gestion des données is crucial for enhancing the quality of vaccination data in Chad. This role is part of a strategic initiative aimed at improving the performance of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and the surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD). The consultant will be responsible for ensuring the availability of reliable, complete, and timely data, which is essential for monitoring indicators, identifying under-vaccinated populations, early outbreak detection, and evidence-based decision-making. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Public Health and Prevention to strengthen data collection, analysis, validation, visualization, and utilization related to vaccination and disease surveillance.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Collecting, compiling, cleaning, and validating routine vaccination data from various sources.
• Monitoring the quality of vaccination administrative data at national and sub-national levels.
• Analyzing performance indicators of the EPI, such as vaccination coverage, dropout rates, report completeness and timeliness, zero-dose children, and district health performance.
• Producing dashboards, maps, graphs, and periodic analytical reports.
• Supporting the triangulation of administrative data, surveys, and surveillance data.
• Contributing to the monitoring of routine vaccination activities, vaccination campaigns, and the introduction of new vaccines.
• Supporting the analysis of vaccination equity and identifying underserved populations.
• Compiling and validating surveillance data for vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Producing regular analyses of epidemiological trends of VPDs. 1
• Supporting the monitoring of performance indicators for surveillance (measles, polio, meningitis, diphtheria, neonatal tetanus, and other VPDs). 1
• Contributing to the production of weekly and monthly surveillance bulletins. 1
• Participating in the preparation of data necessary for risk assessments and outbreak investigations. 1
• Managing, updating, and utilizing national databases related to vaccination and surveillance. 1
• Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards using Power BI, DHIS2, Excel, or other appropriate tools. 1
• Producing thematic maps and geospatial analyses to support intervention planning. 1
• Supporting the establishment of quality control mechanisms and data validation. 1
• Contributing to the automation of data management and analysis processes where possible. 1
• Training and mentoring national and sub-national staff on data collection, management, and analysis. 1
• Developing standardized tools for monitoring, reporting, and visualization. 2
• Promoting the use of data for decision-making at all levels of the health system. 2
• Contributing to the preparation of technical reports for the Ministry of Health, WHO, and partners. 2
• Participating in technical meetings to monitor vaccination and surveillance performance. 2
• Providing ad hoc analyses to meet programmatic needs and partner requests. 2
• Executing any other tasks related to data management and the priorities of the VPD/EPI program.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a university degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include a Master's degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health, or a related discipline, along with specialized training in health data management. Candidates should possess essential skills in data management and quality assurance, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results, as well as the ability to produce high-quality analytical reports. Strong organizational skills and adherence to deadlines are also critical.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a university degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Applied Mathematics. A Master's degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related discipline is desirable. Specialized training in health data management is also preferred.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in health data management and analysis. Proven experience in developing dashboards and monitoring systems is essential, as well as experience in public health data analysis. Desirable experience includes working with vaccination programs or epidemiological surveillance, and experience with WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, or other technical partners. Experience in humanitarian or health emergency contexts is also a plus.

Languages:
Essential languages include French at an expert level and English at an intermediate to advanced level. Knowledge of local Arabic is desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position is based on-site at the WHO office in N'Djamena, Chad. The contract duration is between 3 to 6 months, renewable based on performance, budget availability, and programmatic needs. The remuneration is at the NOB level. Candidates should be aware that WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Additionally, candidates must confirm their vaccination status as required by WHO before undertaking the assignment. The recruitment process may include a written test, and only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.