NCDC Recruitment 2020 – Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is the government agency with the mandate to coordinate the surveillance, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks. Over the last three years, NCDC has deployed a new tool for disease surveillance.

The Surveillance, Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System (SORMAS) is a system jointly developed between the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) to improve disease surveillance as well as detection and management of outbreaks and thus strengthen the public health service in Nigeria.

NCDC Surveillance Data Clerk
Data Officer
Surveillance Support Officer

1. NCDC Surveillance Data Clerk

Responsibilities
The Responsibilities of the NCDC Surveillance Data Clerk Include:

Transfer all COVID 19, Lassa fever and other priority diseases data (clinical and laboratory data) into the SORMAS platform
Daily follow up with result of all COVID 19, Lassa fever and other priority diseases case data sent for testing
Liaise with the lab managers to ensure prompt release of result and update on SORMAS
Real time update of SORMAS with result of COVID 19, Lassa Fever and other priority diseases samples after testing
Send daily notification on status of sample testing
Follow up with treatment Centre clinicians to ensure completion of COVID 19 and LF case management form
Compile and upload Case management forms into SORMAS
Verify all the treatment centre COVID 19 and Lassa fever data on the SORMAS platform by comparing it to source documents (i.e. Lassa fever case management form, COVID 19 case management form and IDSR 001B)
Retrieve data from the SORMAS platform as requested
Sort and organize paper forms (Lassa fever case management form, COVID 19 case management form and IDSR 001B) after entering data into the SORMAS platform to ensure it is not lost
Send details of any record in the lab without case data in SORMAS platform to the NCDC Surveillance Support Officer to follow up with the LGA DSNO.
Send weekly report of COVID 19 and Lassa fever cases in the treatment centre to the COVID-19/Lassa fever TWG
Perform other tasks assigned.

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

First Degree in any discipline

Minimum Experience:

At least 2 years experience with the use of excel or ODK for data collection.

Other requirements:

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 2 years
Location:Abuja, Borno, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto

Start Date: April 20, 2020
End Date: October 19, 2020
Employment type: Full time

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
Good understanding of patient data confidentiality principles
Ability to pay attention and have a keen eye for detail
Good data collection and report writing skills required
Good verbal communication skills especially in the local language of the community and working knowledge of English
A team player with good interpersonal skills

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2. Data Officer

The Responsibilities of the NCDC Data Officer

Provide adequate support in the field for SORMAS application users to ensure the correct use of the system
Support field test of app updates and revisions before deployment
Ensure surveillance and outbreak data as authorized by NCDC are complete and up to date in the SORMAS platform
Troubleshoot project device issues and provide real-time support and maintenance on project devices as assigned
Maintain the SORMAS IT help line to address field challenges that are reported by officers from the field daily
Identify and report any data management or IT issues to the IT experts for immediate resolution
Develop and submit technical report following all SORMAS activities conducted to the SORMAS IT experts
Installing the SORMAS software and configuring SORMAS hardwares
Setting up accounts for new users as authorized by NCDC
Provide technical support for the SORMAS project implementation and evaluation activities
Perform other tasks assigned by the SORMAS IT Experts and the National Coordinator

Job Requirements
Minimum experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in public health data management and IT support

Minimum qualification:

Minimum of first Degree in any discipline

Other requirements:

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 years
Location: Lagos

Locations: Lagos and FCT
Start Date: April 20, 2020
End Date: October 19, 2020
Employment type: Full time

Experience working with Surveillance Information System or Laboratory Information System or Electronic Medical Records tools will be an added advantage
Good understanding of the of IDSR strategy and working knowledge of the DHIS-2
Intermediate to advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, other data analysis and data visualization tools
Good presentation and report writing skills
Good technical and logical thought process
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Good understanding of patient data confidentiality principles
A team player with good interpersonal skills

3. Surveillance Support Officer

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of SORMAS in the state
Support the state epidemiologist in developing and implementing outbreak preparedness and response activities
Support the state epidemiologist in strengthening coordination between surveillance and laboratory teams
Provide technical leadership to the State surveillance team on the use of surveillance data for data driven decision making
Provide mentoring, support and supervision to LGA DSNOs and asst. DSNOs on data collection and data entry using the SORMAS tool
Work with state epidemiologist, state DSNO and others as indicated to analyse collected surveillance data and provide feedback
Support the appropriate use of the SORMAS tools and troubleshoot problems
Coordinate disease surveillance project evaluation activities at the state
Support the activities of the state public health EOC
Liaise with the NCDC Surveillance Department to provide regular feedback
Undertake any other tasks assigned by the NCDC Director of Surveillance

Job Requirements
Minimum experience:

At least 6 years’ experience with the Nigeria’s surveillance system or Monitoring and Evaluation or Field research

Minimum qualification:

First degree in Human Medicine, Veterinary medicine, Public Health or any Health or Biological Science related discipline.
Master’s degree (preferable in public health)
FELTP training will be an added advantage.

Other requirements:

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 6 years
Location: Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ogun, Osun, Yobe

Start Date: April 20, 2020
End Date: October 19, 2020
Employment type: Full time
Slot: 19 Openings

Experience working with SORMAS tool or any other surveillance tool.
Must be domiciled in the state of assignment.
Experience in managing surveillance data at LGA or state level.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft office suite and Epi info or SPSS.
Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required.
Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems.
Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.
Good verbal communication skills in the local language of the state of assignment and working knowledge of English.
A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the job requirements as per the advertisement by email to: info@ncdc.gov.ng using the Job Title and the preferred state as the subject of the mail e.g. “Surveillance Data Clerk – Oyo State”.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted and may be assigned to any state of the federation.