DATABASE ASSOCIATE Current Job Openings

Job Title: DATABASE ASSOCIATE

Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

The job holder will provide hands-on support to the management of the program’s database at both the office and sites level
* Carry out routine data cleaning activities
* Analyze and summarize sites’ error logs on a monthly basis, highlighting emergent technical assistance needs as well as track sites’ usage and response to database error logs
* Provide online and onsite technical assistance to data management teams at the program sites

* Work closely with the Database Specialist to ensure data are of acceptable quality and standard
* Carry out data quality assessments in conjunction with M&E officers.

* Contribute to the regular review of data management standard operating procedures (SOP) and the sites assessment tools
* Support the development and maintenance of programme utilities

Qualifications and Experience

Candidate must possess a B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science or Information Technology with a minimum of 2 years cognate experience in database management

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

* Ability to use own initiative
* Ability to write/develop programmes for database management and analysis
* Good knowledge of the nature of HIV/AIDS data as well as data management policies and procedures of APIN and program sites
* High level of data security consciousness.

* Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)

Method of Application 

Qualified and interested applicants should click on apply button below and complete the online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. All applications must be submitted online. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to

To Apply

Visit: http://www.apin.org.ng/main.php?careers1&n=32

Deadline: February 14, 2012.