Data manager job at Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl.)

JOB ALERT: HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL RECRUITS ELECTRONIC DATA MANAGERS (EDM)

Organisation: Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl.)
Position: Electronic Data Manager (EDM)
Job Type: Part-Time
Locations: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno and Katsina States, Nigeria
Qualification: BSc/HND or Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
Experience: 1–2 Years
Job Category: Data Management / Public Health / Monitoring and Evaluation

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Helen Keller International is a global health organisation committed to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. The organisation implements evidence-based health programmes across Africa, Asia and the United States to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable communities.

The organisation is seeking qualified and detail-oriented individuals to serve as Electronic Data Managers (EDMs) for its Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) surveys across designated implementing states.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure, test, deploy and manage electronic data collection tools, including SurveyCTO, CommCare, ESPEN and Tropical Data.
• Train survey personnel on electronic data collection applications and device usage.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues relating to digital forms, devices, connectivity and data synchronization.
• Monitor daily data submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely reporting.
• Conduct routine data quality checks and identify missing, duplicate, incomplete or inconsistent records.
• Ensure secure storage, transfer, backup and submission of survey data.
• Maintain records of device assignments, personnel attendance, submissions and technical issues.
• Prepare daily data management updates, dashboards and comprehensive survey reports.
• Support data validation, reconciliation and handover of cleaned datasets.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding policies.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

Option 1:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related discipline.
• At least one year of relevant experience in digital data collection, data management, field surveys or public health programmes.

Option 2:

• Minimum of secondary school education (SSCE).
• At least two years of relevant experience in electronic data collection, field data management, survey implementation or public health programmes.
• Demonstrated competence in using digital data collection applications.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify data quality issues.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to provide technical support to field teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work across assigned states and LGAs, including overnight stays.
• Commitment to data confidentiality, integrity, safeguarding and organisational policies.

Previous experience supporting NTD surveys, epidemiological surveys, household surveys or public health assessments will be an added advantage.

TRAVEL AND DEPLOYMENT

Successful candidates must be available for field deployment across assigned states and local government areas in line with approved survey schedules. Compliance with organisational security, travel and safeguarding procedures is mandatory.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

nigeria.recruitment@hki.org

Email Subject: Electronic Data Manager (EDM)

Applicants should use the position title as the subject of their application email.