Job Position for Data Manager at African Field Epidemiology Network
Job Opportunity: Data Manager — African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Organisation: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Position: Data Manager
Location: Zamfara State, Nigeria
Application Deadline: October 24, 2026
About AFENET
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programs (FELTPs) and other applied epidemiology training programmes.
Established in 2005, AFENET operates across more than 31 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the World Health Organization African Region. The organisation works hand-in-hand with Ministries of Health to build sustainable field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity, while improving responses to epidemics and major public health challenges.
Job Summary
AFENET is seeking a qualified Data Manager to support the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) programme in Zamfara State.
The successful candidate will lead state-level data management activities, develop and maintain databases, conduct rigorous data analysis, strengthen data quality monitoring, and enhance the use of data for critical public health decision-making. Additionally, the Data Manager will serve as the data management focal person at the Zamfara Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and coordinate NSTOP data management activities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, analyse, and interpret programme data to drive evidence-based decision-making.
Design data collection tools, instruments, and databases as required.
Lead AFENET’s data management activities across the state and the Emergency Operations Centre.
Train state and Local Government Area (LGA) consultants, as well as National Stop Learning Officers (NSLOs), on data collection and electronic data entry.
Provide technical support to state and LGA teams to improve data quality, accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Conduct regular data analysis and provide constructive feedback to data collectors and programme teams.
Monitor and report key performance indicators to the Polio Emergency Operations Centre and communications team.
Support data harmonisation between government agencies and implementing partners.
Prepare and provide data for partner reports, donor reports, presentations, and other vital programme documents.
Coordinate NSTOP data management projects and perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor, State Team Lead, NSTOP Routine Immunisation team, or AFENET management.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in any of the following fields:
Data Science
Data Management
Epidemiology
Public Health
Health Informatics
Statistics
A related discipline
Professional Experience:
At least 1 year of experience in data management or public health surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation systems.
Experience working with the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2).
Experience in Routine Immunisation (RI) and surveillance data at the state or LGA level.
Experience in GIS mapping and spatial analysis using ArcGIS or QGIS.
Proficiency in using STATA, Python, or RStudio for data analysis.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrable experience in data analysis and visualisation.
Working knowledge of SQL, DHIS2, Microsoft Excel, and relevant data analysis tools.
Solid understanding of public health, health informatics, project management, and data management processes.
Knowledge of immunisation programmes, public health information systems, and surveillance systems.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Prior experience engaging with government or public-sector stakeholders is an added advantage.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This role offers public health data professionals an impactful platform to contribute directly to routine immunisation, polio eradication initiatives, disease surveillance, and evidence-based public health programming in Zamfara State.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should review the vacancy requirements carefully to ensure their qualifications and relevant technical experience are clearly presented, and submit their applications through the official portal.
