Position: GIS Specialist – One (1) Position in Abuja.
Duration: 6 Months
Job Purpose/Job Objective
The GIS Specialist is responsible for leveraging geographic information systems (GIS) to provide spatial insights and support decision-making for the organization’s public health programs. They will develop and maintain comprehensive GIS databases, perform advanced spatial analysis, and create high-quality maps and visualizations to communicate spatial trends and patterns.
Roles And Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive geographic information systems (GIS) databases, including the collection, organization, and management of spatial data relevant to the organization’s public health programs
- Perform advanced spatial analysis, such as mapping, spatial modeling, spatial optimization, and spatial epidemiology, to support program objectives and decision-making
- Collaborate closely with program teams to identify geospatial data needs and design appropriate data collection and analysis approaches
- Create high-quality maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations to effectively communicate spatial insights and trends to diverse stakeholders (e.g. program managers, donors, and government officials)
- Stay up-to-date with the latest GIS technologies, methodologies, and best practices in the public health domain, and incorporate innovative approaches into the organization’s work
- Provide technical guidance and support to program teams on the use of GIS tools and spatial analysis techniques
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in GIS data management, analysis, and visualization, with a strong focus on public health or development applications
- Proficiency in advanced GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) and data visualization tools
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of spatial analysis methods to address complex public health challenges
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
- Deep understanding of public health data ecosystems, spatial data standards, and ethical considerations around data use
- Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable.
Position: IT/Health Informatics Officer – One (1) Position in Abuja.
Duration: 6 Months
Job Purpose/Job Objective
The IT/Health Informatics Officer is responsible for leveraging technology to enhance data management, program monitoring, and service delivery for the organization’s public health programs. They will assess digital health needs, design and implement appropriate technology-based solutions and provide technical support and training to program staff.
Roles And Key Responsibilities
- Assess the digital health needs of program teams and design appropriate technology-based solutions to enhance data management, program monitoring, and service delivery
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust digital health platforms, including data collection tools, dashboards, and reporting systems, to support the organization’s public health programs
- Provide technical support and training to program staff on the use of digital health technologies, ensuring their effective and efficient utilization
- Collaborate closely with data analysts and program teams to ensure the integration of digital health data into decision-making processes
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in health informatics and digital health, and incorporate innovative approaches into the organization’s work
- Ensure the security, interoperability, and scalability of digital health solutions through the implementation of appropriate technical and governance frameworks
- Contribute to the development of research protocols, grant proposals, and other technical documentation
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of digital health solutions, with a strong focus on public health or development programs
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript) and database management
- Deep understanding of health information systems, data standards, and interoperability requirements
- Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges
- Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
- Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable
‘WACPHD considers equality for all to be a fundamental human right. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.’
Interested applicants should apply by filling out an online recruitment form submit a one-page application letter along with your CV and references to the following link https://forms.gle/iiYqWwHUjkvZWyf47 on or before 19th August 2024.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Note: “Individuals blacklisted from implementing donor funded grants are not eligible to apply for any of the advertised positions”.
