Data Manager - Ssa
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in South Africa, specifically the AF_ZAF South Africa department, is seeking a Data Manager. This role will support the National Department of Health (NDOH) and the WHO SI Unit in managing and analyzing data for various public health programs, including HIV, TB, and pandemic preparedness.
Job Purpose
The Data Manager will provide crucial support to the NDOH and WHO SI Unit by conducting in-depth data analysis and managing data for HIV, TB, STIs, Viral Hepatitis, and EPR programs. The role also involves supporting the Pandemic Fund project, Path to Elimination initiatives, and Quality Data Assessments (QDAs) for communicable and non-communicable diseases. A key contribution will be to the WHO Surveillance Hub, enhancing public health surveillance, epidemic intelligence, and outbreak response capabilities within the region. This position is vital for ensuring data-driven decision-making and effective public health interventions.
Responsibilities
The Data Manager will be responsible for supporting strategic information, data analysis, assessments, and data management for HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis, and TB programs. This includes developing and reviewing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools, creating electronic data collection and reporting tools, and optimizing existing data collection instruments for better decision-making. The role involves managing databases, performing data analysis, and creating dashboards for visualization. Additionally, the incumbent will support the continuous review and updating of the NDOH Health Information Centre (HIC) and provide epidemiological and M&E support for HIV/TB programs. The position also entails supporting UN Joint Team projects by developing monitoring frameworks, indicators, and data tools aligned with project results frameworks, and tracking specific program elements like HIV self-testing kit supply chains and linkage to care.
Work Experience
Requires at least five (5) years of international and/or national professional experience in data management for HIV, TB, STIs, Viral Hepatitis, and EPR programs. This includes experience in disease surveillance, response, control, and prevention, as well as outbreak and pandemic preparedness. Experience in data collation and analysis at district, provincial, and national levels is essential, along with relevant work experience with the national and/or provincial health departments in surveillance, communicable diseases, or health emergencies. Experience with a UN organization is desirable.
Skills
Data management, data analysis, M&E tool development, database management, dashboard visualization, epidemiological support, surveillance, outbreak response, communication, and writing skills.