Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER-DATABASE: will oversee the administration and management of the project’s Management Information System for routine data. This involves overseeing adherence to the reporting cycle, developing and implementing data security and confidentiality policies, designing and developing database applications, developing and assisting in the analysis of data, providing technical documentation of data and quality assurance of data inputs and outputs, assisting with the presentation of data findings for projects, and providing technical support in the use of these data in research projects. S/he will also be responsible for the planning, development, maintenance and evaluation of AHNI’s Geographical Information System (GIS) to include the management of spatial databases. Other responsibilities include the design and creation of other products e.g., maps, digital data, reports and statistics. S/he prepares and maintains metadata documentation of GIS databases.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent and 3 – 5 years post-national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.

Method of application: Interested and qualified Candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-M&EJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Friday 19^th May 2023

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the JOB TITLE and LOCATION clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:  AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview