Data Management Officer

Mid Senior

Overview

Oversee data management and analysis for infectious diseases.

You have:

• First university degree in information or data management, computer sciences, statistics, or relevant field.
• At least five years’ relevant experience at the national level in data and/or information management of public health programmes.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data management and monitoring systems related to Influenza and infectious diseases.
• Proven skills in statistical data collection, assessment, analysis and monitoring in a public health context.
• Good knowledge of database and GIS programmes.

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-C contracts.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In the context of work of Infectious Hazard Prevention and Preparedness (IHP) Unit of WHO Health Emergencies Programme at WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO), the incumbent will serve as the focal point for data management system, oversee the collection, collation, management and analysis of data relevant to the influenza and respiratory diseases, aggregate the relevant information in the form of narrative text, maps and graphics for use in decision-making, situation reports, donor reports, and other relevant documents.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Manage the databases such as EMFLU including content, structure, file location, backup system.

2. Collect, collate, manage and analyze data from countries, partners; aggregate the relevant information on influenza and respiratory diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential and transform it into narrative text, maps and graphics to enable strategic planning and decision-making.

3. Aggregate and maintain information from technical teams, WHO country offices (WCO) and partners on influenza and respiratory diseases through Global Influenza Surveillance and Response (GISRS) platforms for EMR such as FLUNET and FLUID.

4. Develop tools to harmonize data collection and processes across WCO and other offices to facilitate consolidation of information. Respond to specific information requests from the technical teams and partners, ensure dissemination of information and knowledge sharing with all partners.

5. Provide country-specific and aggregate intercountry information to the relevant EMRO websites, WCO websites, manage relevant emails and share points, as required.

6. Provide technical expertise on data management to WCOs such as training on EMFLU and or GISRS platforms and to contribute to interdepartmental and or WHO offices dashboards and reports.

7. Verify data quality (completeness, timeliness), identify gaps in data management, recommend corrective actions and prepare relevant documents to include in project proposals, internal and external reports, bulletins etc.

8. Participate in any other activity that may be required in connection with the data management and perform any other IHP unit mandate related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

*Essential

First university degree in information or data management, computer sciences, statistics, or relevant field or public health complemented by training in databases development and/or management from an accredited/recognized institute.

Experience

*Essential

At least five years’ relevant experience at the national level in data and/or information management of public health programmes.

Desirable

Prior experience in influenza and or infectious diseases, health outbreak response or humanitarian working experience at field level, with WHO/UN agencies, partner organizations such as recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of data management and monitoring systems as related to Influenza and or infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential

• Proven skills in the field of statistical data collection, assessment, analysis and monitoring in a public health context.

• Advance ability to design, manage, analyse and coordinate complex information system projects, computer-based applications and databases, web-based tools.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork

2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

3. Communication

4. Moving forward in a changing environment

5. Promoting innovation and organizational learning.

With reference to WHO Global Competency Model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Working knowledge of online data collection applications, statistical analysis packages

• Good knowledge of database and GIS programmes

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at EGP 788,033 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

• Interested candidates must apply on-line through our Stellis recruitment system. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: (I) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;(ii) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (iii) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CVs/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible

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