KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities

Support the assembly of geo-coded malaria parasite and mosquito survey data across SSA and MENA regions
Organize PDF libraries of source materials
Conduct local and online data searches to locate and obtain new cluster-level databases from household surveys e.g. MEASURE DHS, UNICEF, and IPUMS, GoK website covering low- and middle income countries.
Download, assemble and analyse environmental remote sensed data
Support the assembly of long-term data from DHIS2 Software Platform
Reconstruct and harmonise various Geographic Information System to common formats and spatial references matching various national and subnational boundaries.
Provide support for geo-spatial mapping of various health metrics, indicators and health data using suitable Geographic Information Software – ArcGIS or QGIS
Contribute to the scientific outputs at the programme through participation and presentation at local conferences, scientific meetings, seminars and journal clubs.

General Duties

Conduct basic analyses linking data and produce maps and geographic statistics to incorporate into scientific documents and reports.
Design and update databases, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
Enter new map data by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.
Prepare metadata and other documentation.
Operate and maintain GIS hardware, software.
Retrieve stored maps.
Provide routine GIS support for mapping and geo-coding databases
Provide routine support for power-point presentations
Attend and present at weekly journal clubs and seminars

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:
Essential Qualifications:

A BSc in Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, GIS, Geography, Surveying or other Earth Sciences
At least one-year experience in Geographical Information Systems
Good organisation and management skills
Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written
The ability to work in different settings and to liaise with different groups                                                            

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in handling large health and household survey data
Experience in Geographical Information Systems
Experience within governmental or non-governmental agencies
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills