Assistant Technical Officer, Database Management

Qualifications and Requirements:

• B.Sc/BA degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Management or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience in data collection, database management or information systems supporting health programs.
  
• Strong background in District health information systems (DHIS2), including data entry, management, reporting, and basic system administration.
  
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or government agency, preferably within public health, development, or health systems strengthening programs.
  

• Support routine data management operations, including handling data records, responding to data queries, and assisting with data cleaning, validation, and processing activities.
  
• Ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of health and program data by adhering to organizational data protection policies, access controls, and approved data governance procedures.
  
• Monitor compliance with data confidentiality and security standards, escalating potential risks or breaches in line with established protocols.
  
• Assist with the management and maintenance of hardware and software systems used for data collection, storage, and analysis, including troubleshooting basic technical issues.
  
• Support the preparation of analytical outputs, project results, and technical summaries for presentations, reports, and knowledge products.
  
• Contribute to the development, updating, and maintenance of user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other technical documentation to support consistent database use and data processing.
  
• Develop and maintain standardized programming scripts, data dictionaries, and documentation procedures to support data quality, reproducibility, and system sustainability.
  
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to staff on database use, data entry, and reporting workflows, including responding to user support requests.
  
• Ensure the quality, completeness, and timeliness of data feeds and processing pipelines, identifying and resolving routine data flow or system issues.
  
• Support capacity-building activities by training staff and partners on data processing tasks, database use, and basic data quality principles.
  
• Identify GIS and spatial analysis requirements and support the development of maps, spatial datasets, and visual products to inform program planning and decision-making.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and objectives of the role