Regional Technical Advisor / Assistant Technique régional – Douala
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
·14 Apr. 2023
·Temporaire / CDD
·Santé
·Médecin
- Job Title:COVID-19 Regional Technical Advisor
- Job opening:1
- Location of Post: Douala
- Type of Contract:Fixed-term contract
- Duration of contract:6 months
- Reports to: EGPAF COVID-19 Project Country Lead
- Application due: April 14, 2023
- Provide support to data processes/management systems and data quality audit and timely reporting to the district/regional levels;
- Support elaboration/revision and dissemination of site/district and regional level documents (SOPs, job aids) for accurate data processes and management in the context of enhanced monitoring applied to COVID-19 response;
- Support data collection and regular reporting of consistent information using M&E standards in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak;
- Support proper implementation of data quality strategy to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and integrity;
- Support proper implementation of data visualization and use strategy to help enhance timely COVID-19 surveillance;
- Support regular reporting to the delegate and CCOUSP on COVID-19 response needs and progress against planned activities at the regional level;
- Support the use of the DHIS2 and other COVID-19 data warehouses at facility, district, and regional levels;
- Facilitate the organization and participate in regional technical working groups (TWGs) in COVID-19 national response;
- Collaborate with the National Technical Advisor to overcome all COVID-19 health informatics and data management issues in the region;
- Ensure deliverables are well planned and executed on time and on budget;
- Provide support for any other activity assigned by supervisors, the Regional Delegate, Regional Incident Manager.
- Master's degree with a focus on Health informatics, Statistics, Master of Public Health, or another related field;
- At least 3- 5 years experience in health informatics or an analytical role;
- Experience leading projects and/or training multiple people preferred.
- Good understanding of data management practices including information lifecycle management and data modeling;
- Good understanding of and development experience in EHR systems and eHealth;
- Experience with DHIS2 is strongly preferred;
- Good mastery of Power BI, Tableau, Stata, SPSS, and other data analysis and statistical software;
- Good knowledge, understanding, and mastery of the Cameroon Health System is a major asset;
- Significant experience in a management position in large health programs and/or providing technical assistance is highly recommended;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Very good command of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is mandatory;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to liaise with staff at all levels;
- Experience in setting up / managing a data system will be an added value;
- Language: Bilingual (French and English); however, fluency in French is a key requirement. In addition, the ability to write and coach in the other language is absolutely required;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and strong interpersonal communication skills;
- Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work under pressure;
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be Either Proficient Or Advanced In The Following Skill Set Specific To The Officer Level Of This Position
» Années d'expérience: Entre 3 ans et 5 ans
» Niveau Académique Minimum: Master