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Overview
- The Database and Data Systems Manager is a critical technical role responsible for the design, development, security, and maintenance of robust data management systems to power Jhpiego’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework. This role ensures high-quality, actionable data to inform the strategic decisions of the MCGL MNCH+N project. The Manager provides technical leadership on data management best practices for both internal teams and external government partners.
Responsibilities
- The Database Manager will support all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) initiatives and data-related activities of the project.
- Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the management information systems (MIS), ensuring the timely flow of routine data and adherence to the project reporting cycle.
- Lead the design, development, and installation of database applications and programming tools (e.g., SQL, MS Access/Excel) required for program activities.
- Develop and implement rigorous data security and confidentiality policies, performing regular backup and recovery procedures for all databases.
- Monitor and optimize database design, content, structure and recommend necessary hardware and software upgrades to the database server.
- Provide expert technical oversight and capacity building to the Government of Nigeria on the management of the CEmONC health facilities assessment database.
- Implement comprehensive data quality assurance protocols, including developing standardized programming and data quality checks. Ensure high standards for data inputs and outputs relevant to Public Health data systems.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation of data structures and procedures.
- The Database Manager will work closely with the Director, Strategic Information in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst program staff and support the program staff on ways to organize and capture program progress and document lessons learned properly.
- Perform other duties relating to the project assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications
- BSc in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- At least 10 years’ post-NYSC professional experience in health information systems and/or database management.
- Relevant working knowledge of MS SQL Server Administration, District Health Information System (DHIS), PowerBI, Microsoft Office applications, Windows NT and Office Administration and Management,
- Experience in relational database design and analysis, SQL and MS Access/Excel programming skills and multiple data visualization options, including the deployment of field-based mobile data collection devices (i.e. ODK, CAPI, Kobo toolbox, etc).
- Familiarity with client/server or multi-platform application development, the Nigerian public sector health system
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of relational database concepts and skills utilized in creating and maintaining relational databases.
- Solid understanding of basic assumptions of clinical and public health industry practices for data acquisition and quality assurance.
- Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in basic data management, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others on databases.
- Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;
- Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
- Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Method of Application
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