About the project:The Fleming Fund aims to respond to the global threat of drug-resistant infections, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The aim of the Fleming Fund’s program of country, regional, and fellowship grants, managed by Mott MacDonald, is to improve the ability of Fleming Fund countries to diagnose drug-resistant bacteria, generate data, and strengthen surveillance to inform policy and practice at national and international levels.During Phase I, support has been provided to 200 surveillance sites in Africa and Asia. About two-thirds of these have been in the human health sector with the remainder being in animal health, veterinary services, food safety, and environment laboratories. Phase II of the Fleming Fund is set to provide further support to Fleming Fund countries. Investing in similar areas, the program focuses on four outcomes:
Production of quality AMR/U/C and burden data
Quality analyses of data
Sharing analyses and data with decision-makers
Promoting sustainable investment to counter AMR
About the role:The Surveillance Data Specialist will support the implementation of surveillance activities under the Fleming Project Fund. They will assist the MERL team in review of MERL surveillance workplans, surveillance plans and protocols, supporting sites to implement MERL surveillance activities (as may be necessary), monitoring implementation of surveillance workplan activities, update/review/develop materials/tools for surveillances, conduct training on surveillance, monitoring surveillance activities, review of data from other relevant sources, facilitating learning, data use, develop/adapt reporting templates for surveillance activities, collating surveillance indicators for reporting and compiling reports. This includes identifying and monitoring progress toward surveillance targets, assessing surveillance performance, collecting, and analyzing surveillance data, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring the production of surveillance reports that are timely, accurate, and comprehensive. Providing support to institutional and human capacity building for surveillance activities. Make input in plans to ensure sustainability of surveillance activities.This list is not exhaustive, Surveillance Data Specialist will be expected to carry out other duties as assigned to achieve the outcomes desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.QUALIFICATIONSWhat do you need to apply?MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.Specific requirements for this role would be:Education:
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's and 4-6 years of experience, or Master-s and 2-4 years of experience, or Doctorate and 0-2 years of experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills
Good experience on surveillance activities
Knowledge and experience in training and capacity building
Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills
Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, data visualization (maps, graphs, charts, etc) database (i.e. MS Power BI, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, Stata, R) and other statistical applications
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
Excellent organizational skills
Previous work with stakeholders (NCDC, FMOH MLSD, FMOH DFDS, NAFDAC, FMoEnv, Fed Min of Agric & Rural Devpt, NIMR, PCN, etc) is an added advantage
Competencies:
Supervision: Works independently and reports to the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Decision Making: Working within project strategy and policy guidelines, makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them
Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project and is responsible for program data generation and management.
Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility assigned assets in the program.
Ability to work independently.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
