GIS Specialist at The West African Centre For Public Health and Development (WACPHD-UOM-IGPH)

The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD) is a non-governmental organization working on improving health equity through sustained research, program delivery, technical assistance, and education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GIS Specialist

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Purpose/Job Objective

• The GIS Specialistis responsiblefor leveraging geographicinformation systems(GIS) to providespatial insightsand support decision-making for theorganization's public healthprograms.
• They will developand maintaincomprehensiveGIS databases, perform advanced spatial analysis, and create high-quality mapsand visualizations tocommunicate spatialtrends and patterns.

Roles And Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive geographic information systems (GIS) databases, including the collection, organization, and management of spatial data relevant to the organization's public health programs
• Perform advanced spatial analysis, such as mapping, spatial modeling, spatial optimization, and spatial epidemiology, to support program objectives and decision-making
• Collaborate closely with program teams to identify geospatial data needs and design appropriate data collection and analysis approaches
• Create high-quality maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations to effectively communicate spatial insights and trends to diverse stakeholders (e.g. program managers, donors, and government officials)
• Stay up-to-date with the latest GIS technologies, methodologies, and best practices in the public health domain, and incorporate innovative approaches into the organization's work
• Provide technical guidance and support to program teams on the use of GIS tools and spatial analysis techniques

Qualification / Experience
Essential qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in GIS data management, analysis, and visualization, with a strong focus on public health or development applications
• Proficiency in advanced GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) and data visualization tools
• Demonstrated expertise in the application of spatial analysis methods to address complex public health challenges
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
• Deep understanding of public health data ecosystems, spatial data standards, and ethical considerations around data use
• Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• WACPHD considers equality for all to be a fundamental human right. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.'
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Individuals blacklisted from implementing donor funded grants are not eligible to apply for any of the advertised positions.