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Development Worker (f/m/d) as Advisor at the Regional Delegation of Public Health in the Region of "Littoral" to strengthening the Health Information System in Cameroon [Douala]

POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 428
Date Published:Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Date of Expiration:Sunday, April 24, 2022 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

Cameroon | DOUALA in Cameroon

INDUSTRY

Development Agency

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Job-ID: V000047317
Location: Douala
Assignment period: 01/01/2022 - 10/31/2023
Field: Public Health
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 11/21/2021

ABOUT US
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the German Development Workers Act (EhfG).
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

CONTACT
Recruitment and Follow-on assignments Client Portal
+49 6196/79-3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de
Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in more than 130 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The GIZ health project "Supporting the Health System and Familiy Planning for Resilience in Cameroon" aims to improve the supply of the population with health services, such as sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as psycho-social support. The project is working in the Littoral Region, and works together with the Regional Delegation of Public Health (the regional public health authority), and supports the development and the use of the national health infomation system "District Health Information Software (DHIS2)".

YOUR TASKS
1. Training of employees of the regional delegation of public health and selected districts in the areas of data survey methodologies and quality management of data
2. Advising the regional delegation of public health on data analytics based on the electronic data base DHIS2
3. Supporting the regional delegation of public health in the coordination and collaboration with other actors
4. Supporting the regional regional delegation of public health in networking with multi- and bilateral partners
5. Supporting the collaboration on interregional and national level in order to improve the flow of data
6. Development of a digital chart of the health sectors' actors

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree in social or health sciences, or in a relatable subject; ideally with a major in quantitative data survey methodologies
2. Work experience with the use and maintenance of data bases; deepened knowledge of DHIS2 are of advantage
3. Knowledge of or experience with monitoring and evaluation of health programmes are of advantage
4. Ability to work in a team and networking skills combined with the talent to think conceptually and analytically
5. Structured work style with a high degree of self-organisation and flexibility
6. Openness to other cultures and good adaptability skills
7. Fluency in French and at least good English skills; knowledge of German or other languages is of advantage

LOCATION INFORMATION
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in the Rebulic of Cameroon.
The security situation requires heightened vigilance. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. The working environment is subject to special restrictions on the freedom of movement. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office.
Place of residence: Douala, capital of the Littoral region and the economic center of Cameroon, with around 3,375 million inhabitants (2020) the largest city in Cameroon.
There is an international and domestic airport in Douala and public transport intercity buses and national air traffic with good connections to the capital Yaoundé, as well as good connections by bus to the other regions of Cameroon
Climate: Douala is located in the tropical climate zone. The average annual temperature is 26.2 degrees Celsius and the average annual rainfall is 3847 millimeters. Temperatures are between an average of 24.6 and 27.6 degrees Celsius all year round. During the rainy season from June to October there is a lot of precipitation. August is the rainiest month with an average of 768 millimeters. It stays drier between November and March.
Health care: Good medical care with specialists, clinics
Supply options: good infrastructure, electricity and water networks; Internet is sometimes unstable
School situation: there are several international schools.

NOTES
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de
A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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