Relevant Experience:

 Experience working with EPI, Gavi-funded projects, NGOs/INGOs, or government health systems will be an advantage

Job Description:

The Data Analyst Officer will be responsible for managing, analyzing, validating, and reporting immunization data to ensure data quality, support program monitoring, strengthen accountability, and enable evidence-based decision-making for improved immunization outcomes. Under the technical guidance of Program Director and Program Manager, responsibilities include (but not limited to);

A. Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Compile, clean, validate, and consolidate immunization data from multiple sources, including Vaccine reach sheets, Outreach and fixed-site session data, CRP and community mobilization reports, NEIR, DHIS2, and EPI MIS data
• Conduct routine data quality checks, consistency reviews, and gap analysis.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual trends, under-reporting, and data inconsistencies, and coordinate with field teams and DHOs for timely correction.
• Maintain structured, well-documented databases to support audits and verification.

B. Data Analysis & Performance Tracking

• Analyze immunization coverage trends, dropout rates (e.g., Penta-1 to Penta-3), zero-dose and missed children, and UC-level performance.
• Support identification of low-performing UCs and priority populations using data-driven analysis.
• Track performance against project indicators, targets, and workplans.

C. Reporting & Visualization

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc analytical reports for Provincial EPI, donor, IHHN management
• Develop tables, charts, dashboards, maps, and presentations to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support preparation of analytical briefs and presentations for review meetings, advocacy forums, and learning events.

D. Coordination & Field Support

• Coordinate with district teams to reconcile reported data and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide on-the-job technical support to improve data recording, completeness, and accuracy.
• Support correct and effective use of NEIR, EPI MIS, and reporting tools by field staff.

E. Decision Support & Learning

• Translate data insights into practical programmatic recommendations to improve coverage and service delivery.
• Contribute to documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and corrective actions.
• Support data inputs for micro-planning, outreach planning, and performance review meetings.

F. Compliance & Data Protection

• Ensure compliance with donor, government, and IHHN data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain secure storage and controlled access to project datasets.
• Perform any other data-related tasks assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs.