OVERALL ROLE

• To support the reporting function and strategic knowledge management. They will support data analysis, provide strategic coordination of the data products for the Prevent Epidemics and Cardiovascular Disease programs. 

• To support efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease in Nigeria through reducing sodium consumption by the populace and elimination of trans fat in the diet. 

• To contribute to the development of country level strategies aimed at strengthening International Health Regulations (IHR) related activities.

• To provide technical support for the implementation of the event-based surveillance (EBS) system at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and support capacity building of EBS at the sub-national levels in selected states. 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, or other health-related field.

• At least 5 years’ progressive experience in data management, data sciences, monitoring, evaluation, and learning for large scale projects, 

• Experience working on communicable diseases and responding to outbreaks locally and internationally.

• Demonstrated experience in tools and/or guidance development

• Willingness and ability to travel to program sites.

• Experience with applied data analysis highly desired. 

• Moderate technical skills preferred, including proficiency in Excel and data visualization platforms like Power BI. Experience with statistical software, (R suite, SPSS, SAS, Advanced Microsoft Excel, and Access) is desired. 

• Exceptional ability to work across teams. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience in policy development and implementation is desirable