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Data Manager
RegionGreater AccraCityAccraContractType not specifiedPosted2026-08-20Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceGhana Current JobsAddressPrivate Mail Bag, Ministries, Accra
Data ManagerGhana Health ServiceAccraPublic HealthMalariaDHIMS2Monitoring and EvaluationData AnalysisFull TimeBachelor's Degreesecuritycleaning
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Ghana Health Service is hiring a Data Manager based in Accra to manage NMEP databases including DHIMS2, coordinate routine malaria data collection and quality checks, analyse programmatic data, and support regional and district data officers. The role involves preparing periodic and donor reports and collaborating on health management information systems for malaria elimination.
- Role focused on malaria programme data management within Ghana Health Service
- Requires Bachelor's in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Public Health or related field
- Minimum 3 years data management experience, preferably in public health or M&E
- Proficiency in DHIMS2, Excel, SPSS, Stata, R or PowerBI required
- Application deadline is 21 August 2026
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, cleaning, segurancaThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in AccraThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain NMEP databases (e.g. DHIMS2 and malaria surveillance systems), ensuring data integrity and security, under the supervision of the Chief Health Information Officer
- Coordinate the collection, collation, cleaning and validation of routine malaria data from regions and districts and conduct regular data quality checks and assessments
- Analyse programmatic malaria data and generate reports, dashboards and visualizations for decision-making
- Provide technical support and capacity building to regional and district data officers on data management and reporting tools
- Support the preparation of periodic NMEP reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) and donor reports, as well as the data needs of surveys, surveillance and operational research
- Maintain documentation of data management processes, systems and standard operating procedures, and ensure data is securely backed up in line with data protection protocols
- Collaborate with relevant partners to develop health management information systems for planning, monitoring and evaluation and dissemination of malaria elimination data.
Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Public Health or a related field, a Master's Degree in a related field is an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years relevant
- Proficiency in DHIMS2 and other health information management systems
- Strong skills in data analysis software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, Stata, R, PowerB)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Effective communication, report writing, data visualization and capacity-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to travel to regions and districts for data support and supervision.
Requirements
- should submit 4 copies of their applications, supported by a curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of referees and copies of academic and professional certificates to:
- The Director
- Human Resource Development Directorate
- Ghana Health Service
- Private Mail Bag, Ministries
- Accra
- Closing Date:
- 21 August, 2026
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