We are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system. We do this by: providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge; setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring their implementation; articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options; providing technical support, catalysing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity; and monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends. Leadership priorities For each 6-year programme of work priority areas are identified where our leadership is most needed.
- Experience 7 years
- Location Abuja
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective
The WHO country office in Nigeria supports the Strengthening of the national information system to improve the availability, quality and use of data and information from Health as a basis for better outcomes and accountability, for policy development and Decision-making at different levels. This support includes the creation of synergies with the Bureau WHO Regional Office for Africa, the Ministry of Health of Nigeria and partners, including: (i) Aligning Investment with the national health information and monitoring and evaluation system) Provision of technical support for the Production, collection, analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of health data and information. iii) For the development and promotion of harmonized standards, tools and Methodologies for data collection, analysis and synthesis and dissemination of health data and information and knowledge translation.
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced University degree in health information, statistics or computer science, with specialization in database development and management or public health or epidemiology.
Desirable
- Professional training or degree in statistics and database management, ideal higher education degree. Good understanding of IT practices.
Experience
Essential
- Have at least 7 years experience in data management, information management or related fields. Experience with the compilation and analysis of large data sets from multiple sources Good knowledge of public health programme or epidemiology
Desirable
- Working experience with WHO or other UN Agency would be an asset.
