Data manager job at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

JOB VACANCY: DATA MANAGER AT AFENET

Organisation: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Position: Data Manager
Location: Zamfara State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Not specified
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026

ABOUT AFENET

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programs (FELTPs) and other applied epidemiology training programmes.

Established in 2005, AFENET operates across more than 31 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the World Health Organization African Region. The organisation works with Ministries of Health to strengthen sustainable field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity and improve responses to epidemics and other major public health challenges.

JOB SUMMARY

AFENET is seeking a qualified Data Manager to support the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) programme in Zamfara State.

The successful candidate will lead state-level data management activities, develop and maintain databases, conduct data analysis, strengthen data quality monitoring, and improve the use of data for public health decision-making.

The Data Manager will also serve as a data management focal person at the Zamfara Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and coordinate NSTOP data management activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage, analyse, and interpret programme data to support evidence-based decision-making.
2. Design data collection tools, instruments, and databases as required.
3. Lead AFENET’s data management activities across the state and Emergency Operations Centre.
4. Train state and LGA consultants, as well as NSLOs, on data collection and electronic data entry.
5. Provide technical support to state and LGA teams to improve data quality, accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
6. Conduct regular data analysis and provide feedback to data collectors and programme teams.
7. Monitor and report key performance indicators to the Polio Emergency Operations Centre and communications team.
8. Support data harmonisation between government agencies and implementing partners.
9. Prepare and provide data for partner reports, donor reports, presentations, and other programme documents.
10. Coordinate NSTOP data management projects and perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor, State Team Lead, NSTOP Routine Immunisation team, or AFENET management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in any of the following fields:

• Data Science
• Data Management
• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Health Informatics
• Statistics
• A related discipline

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have:

1. At least one year of experience in data management or public health surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation systems.
2. Experience working with the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2).
3. Experience in Routine Immunisation (RI) and surveillance data at state or LGA level.
4. Experience working with DHIS, as specified in the vacancy announcement.
5. Experience in GIS mapping and spatial analysis using ArcGIS or QGIS.
6. Experience using STATA, Python, or RStudio for data analysis.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience in data analysis and visualisation.
• Working knowledge of SQL, DHIS2, Microsoft Excel, and relevant data analysis tools.
• Understanding of public health, health informatics, project management, and data management processes.
• Knowledge of immunisation programmes, public health information systems, and surveillance systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience engaging with government or public-sector stakeholders is an advantage.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

24 October 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official AFENET recruitment portal using the link below:

Application Link

Applicants are encouraged to review the vacancy requirements carefully and ensure their qualifications and relevant technical experience are clearly presented in their applications.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY MATTERS

This role offers professionals with experience in public health data systems an opportunity to contribute to routine immunisation, polio eradication efforts, disease surveillance, and evidence-based public health programming in Zamfara State.

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