Health Informatics Officer

Job Code: SI 003

Job Summary

• We are seeking innovative, creative, and self-motivated individuals with exceptional skills and proven track records for the advertised position.
• We encourage applications from reliable and dedicated professionals who are audacious, accountable, and passionate about making a difference.
• Women and members of the HIV community are especially encouraged to apply.
• We are looking for dynamic individuals who can seamlessly integrate into our team at both our Head Office and state offices, contributing to the realization of our mission.
• If you are flexible, results-oriented, and ready to make an immediate impact in advancing our goal of saving lives and supporting the most vulnerable, then we encourage you to read on.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the integration, cleaning, and quality assurance of multi-source health datasets DHIS2, SORMAS, EMRs, survey data, genomic sequencing, etc..
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using Python/R/SQL.
• Ensure compliance with national data protection laws Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, WHO data-sharing protocols, and ethical standards for health data.
• Conduct statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and forecasting e.g., disease outbreak prediction, vaccine demand forecasting.
• Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques regression, time-series, clustering, NLP, deep learning to public health challenges.
• Design and implement real-time dashboards and automated alert systems for surveillance using tools like Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny, or Shiny for Python.
• Provide technical support to epidemiologists, program managers, and State/LGA health teams on data interpretation and use.
• Develop and deliver training modules on health informatics, data science tools, and data literacy for public health staff.
• Conduct applied research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals or technical reports.
• Prepare high-quality analytical briefs, policy notes, and data visualizations for senior management, donors, and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in technical working groups on health informatics and data science.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health with strong quantitative focus, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage. 
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in data science or health informatics, preferably in the public health or development sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least three of the following: Python Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, R, SQL, and data visualization tools Power BI, Tableau, ggplot2.
• Experience working with health information systems DHIS2, SORMAS, OpenMRS, KoboCollect and public health datasets.
• Strong understanding of epidemiological concepts and statistical methods.
• Certification in Data Science e.g., Google Data Analytics, or any other
• Knowledge of health data standards HL7, FHIR, ICD-11, SNOMED-CT.
• Proven experience working with large-scale health datasets and electronic surveillance systems
• Demonstrate good presentation skills.
• Advance knowledge of Machine Learning and AI techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure cooperatively as a member of a bigger data driven team.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.