FHI Recruitment : Data Manager and Analyst

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. JOB SUMMARY Company     FHI Industry     Science Category     Management Location     Accra Job Status     Full-time Salary     GH¢ Education     BA Experience     5 years Job Expires     10 Jun, 2011 Contact     ... Company Profile  Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity-improving lives for millions Job Description Location: Accra, Country Office Reports to: Strategic Information Associate Director (SIAD) Position Summary: Provide leadership in the day to day operations of data quality, processing, in-depth data analysis of program data, including creating and managing a robust database capturing for FHI Ghana supported programs data; in-depth analysis of the program and research data for advocacy presentations and meetings, reporting to donors, proposal development, dissemination, program design and improvement and presentations to various audiences Key Responsibilities: Provide technical direction and assistance in design, planning, implementation; and capacity-building at country and regional levels in database development, management, analysis, and reporting for various purposes Provide overall technical direction and leadership for a technical activity in data management and more in-depth and robust analysis Provide overall technical direction and leadership for a technical activity in data management and more in-depth and robust analysis Provide technical assistance in the management, in-depth analysis of data generated by FHI Ghana programs and build capacity in these areas Contribute to development in-depth analysis of FHI program data for publications, advocacy, proposal writing and presentation to various audiences as need arises Perform in-depth analysis of surveys and studies results for dissemination and publications and provide technical assistance in this area to Country Office as need arises Assists the Country Office in writing/editing guidelines/SOPs in area of data management and analysis for publications and dissemination Assists in the application of program/project monitoring and evaluation results to modify existing programmes and design new programmes Contribute to the ramp up of the quality, the analysis, and dissemination and utilization of program data, and other data as appropriate Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor Required Skills or Experience Mental and Physical Requirements: Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Has relevant computer software skills (including, the standard applications in MS Office, ACCESS, SPSS, STATA, EpiInfo, Access, and Excel and GIS) Knowledge of computer programming Is informed on program developments in Ghana and in data management and robust in-depth analysis, stays alert to any implication of such information for project activities Has knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reproduction health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research health programmes in developing countries, including data management and in-depth analysis Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political and ethical issues in assigned areas, e.g. reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection Has good writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently with a minimum supervision BS/BA in public health or related field, and 5-7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs and with proven strong data management and robust data analysis experience and skills or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 3-5 years relevant experience HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs and with proven strong data management and robust data analysis experience and skills How To Apply Applications should be sent to: Ghana_HR@fhi.org