Roster Consultant National chargé de la Gestion des Données Vaccination et Maladies Évitables par la Vaccination (MEV)- SSA
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Chad is focused on strengthening the quality of data for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and the surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Reliable data is crucial for monitoring indicators, identifying under-vaccinated populations, detecting outbreaks early, and informing evidence-based decision-making. This role supports the Ministry of Public Health and Prevention.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to enhance data management for vaccination and VPD surveillance in Chad. The consultant will be responsible for improving the collection, analysis, validation, visualization, and utilization of data. This role directly contributes to strengthening the national immunization program and disease surveillance systems by ensuring the availability of accurate and timely data. The ultimate goal is to support evidence-based decision-making, improve vaccination coverage, and enhance the early detection and response to disease outbreaks, thereby contributing to better public health outcomes in Chad.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include managing vaccination data by collecting, cleaning, validating, and analyzing routine vaccination data, monitoring data quality, and analyzing EPI performance indicators such as coverage rates and dropout rates. The consultant will produce dashboards, maps, and analytical reports, and support data triangulation. For VPD surveillance, responsibilities involve compiling and validating surveillance data, analyzing epidemiological trends, monitoring surveillance performance indicators, and contributing to surveillance bulletins and outbreak investigations. The role also entails managing national databases, developing interactive dashboards using tools like Power BI and DHIS2, producing thematic maps, and supporting data quality control mechanisms. Capacity building through training national staff and promoting data use for decision-making are also key duties. Finally, the consultant will contribute to technical reports, participate in coordination meetings, and provide ad-hoc analyses.
Work Experience
Essential: Minimum of 5 years of experience in health data management and analysis, with proven experience in developing dashboards and monitoring systems. Experience in public health data analysis is required. Desirable: Experience with vaccination programs or epidemiological surveillance, working with organizations like WHO, UNICEF, or Gavi, and experience in humanitarian or health emergency contexts.
Skills
Data management and quality assurance, statistical analysis and interpretation, high-quality analytical report production, strong organizational skills, meeting deadlines, excellent communication, ability to present data to decision-makers, multidisciplinary teamwork, analytical mindset, results-oriented. Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, DHIS2, Epi Info, STATA/SPSS/R, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365. Knowledge of Go.Data, ArcGIS, or QGIS is an asset.