Data Manager - Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana
DFID Ghana Adolescent Reproductive Health
Introduction
In January 2014, Futures Group Europe started the implementation of the DFID-funded Ghana Adolescent Reproductive Health (GHARH) project (2014-2017). The objectives of the project are to strengthen the Government of Ghana (GOG) capacity to manage and implement the Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) Programme, and generate evidence to scale up cost-effective ARH interventions.
We are currently looking for a Data Manager to coordinate and conduct institutional research and data management activities that provides quality data to support and enhance decision-making, strategic planning, outcomes assessment and internal and external reporting.
Selection Criteria:
Essential
- Minimum of a Masters degree in statistics, economics, mathematics or other related fields
- At least five (5) years working experience as a Data Manager or in a related role for a major donor funded project or public service agency
- Fluency in English
- Experience working in a highly decentralized environment
- Good knowledge of Ghanaian culture and traditional systems
- Experience of adolescent reproductive health policies and planning initiatives would be an advantage
Competencies
- Ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, including project partners, donors, private sector, NGOs, and government departments
- Strong results orientation and commitment to accountability and value for money
- Strong personal qualities, including integrity, commitment to excellence, equality, openness, inclusiveness, and collegiality
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of data gathering methodology and data input, management communications, networking, and analysis is very relevant
- Knowledge of descriptive statistics, STATA, SPSS statistical software, Excel and other reporting tools, and Microsoft Office suite of programs (preferred)
- Ability to understand the data needs of users and produce reports
- Must be able to troubleshoot problems concerning database records and communicate with end users of the system
Please clickhereto view the full Terms of Reference. Applications close on 15th October 2014.
About Us
Futures Group, part of the GRM Futures Group of companies, develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programmes in HIV, reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group possesses deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modelling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management, Health Management Information Systems, strategic consulting, and programme management.
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