Assistant Manager at SFH
Assistant Manager -Database Administration at Society for Family Health (SFH)
Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other International donors. We seek, to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates to fill the position below:
Position: Assistant Manager -Database Administration
Location: (Abuja)
Ref: email to: amda@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
* Reports to the Associate Director, Research and Evaluation. This person will have the primary responsibility of monitoring data and the SFH database to support the improved availability and use of process monitoring and evaluation data for programme planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy at state level. The database administrator will also assist in building the capacity of SRs and state level staff in programme monitoring and evaluation, S/he will work with SRs and programme staff in the administration, data analysis and reporting of quantitative data and evaluation with a focus on project impact, and will coordinate the retrieval and review of process indicator data from the states. S/he will also provide input into the review of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, process data, and other information from projects for decision making,
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/ Professional Qualifications required for the position:
* Must possess a first degree in Biostatistics or Statistics, Computer Science/Management Information Systems or Demography. A Masters degree in Information Systems or Bio/statistics is of added advantage.
* Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience.
* Must have proven experience and strong skills industrial experience in the administration of enterprise relational databases like MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL
* Must have experience in the use of District Health Information software
* Experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff, and in data quality assessments will be of added advantage
* Must have good oral, analytical, interpretive and written comprehension skills, strong capacity building skills and willingness to train.
* Must be sound in System Analysis and Design. Knowledge of service delivery, service strategies, service transition, service operation and service implement.
* Possession of professional certifications like Oracle, ITIL etc is of added advantage.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Method of Application:
A one page application letter using the position reference as subject, should be addressed to the Assistant Director -HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent on or before 28th June 2011 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please refer to our website: www.sfhnigeria.org for details of each of the position job profile and apply online
SFH is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.