Senior Coordinator, GIS/Data Analyst – Gombe

ABOUT EHEALTH AFRICA

eHealth Africa is a nonprofit organisation that develops and implements data-driven solutions to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes across Africa.

The organisation works in areas including public health surveillance, disease monitoring, emergency response, digital health, immunisation planning, data management and health-service delivery.

JOB DETAILS

• Job Title: Senior Coordinator, GIS/Data Analyst
• Location: Gombe State, Nigeria
• Job Type: Full-time
• Department: GIS and Data Management
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree, HND or equivalent
• Required Experience: 3–5 years
• Job Field: Data Analysis, Business Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
• Application Deadline: Not specified

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The GIS and Data Management Department supports eHealth Africa’s programmes through geospatial intelligence, integrated data systems and evidence-based decision-making.

The department develops predictive models, interactive dashboards, geospatial databases and scalable data pipelines used for disease surveillance, immunisation planning, emergency response and health-service delivery.

The Senior Coordinator, GIS/Data Analyst will provide technical and strategic leadership for geospatial services.

The successful candidate will support the design and implementation of spatial strategies, geospatial data-governance systems and the integration of GIS into programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

The officer will work under the supervision of the GIS and Data Management Manager and coordinate GIS teams and workflows across different programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of organisational spatial strategies, geospatial data standards and GIS system architecture.
• Manage the delivery of GIS services across programmes and projects.
• Ensure that geospatial products are accurate, consistent and useful for programme decision-making.
• Translate complex spatial data into clear and actionable information for programme teams, donors and other stakeholders.
• Work with senior management, technical advisers and field teams to identify changing spatial-data needs.
• Develop fit-for-purpose GIS solutions for programme and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with information technology, monitoring and evaluation, research and programme teams.
• Align GIS tools with data-analysis platforms, reporting systems and organisational data pipelines.
• Develop and manage GIS dashboards, mobile applications and digital mapping platforms.
• Improve the visualisation and use of geospatial information for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with geospatial metadata standards and data-governance requirements.
• Maintain proper version control for maps, spatial datasets and GIS products.
• Promote responsible and ethical sharing of geospatial and beneficiary data.
• Monitor the effectiveness of GIS tools, platforms and processes.
• Improve GIS methods based on programme feedback, performance indicators and emerging technology.
• Design and support advanced geospatial analysis.
• Conduct health-service coverage assessments and spatial-access analysis.
• Support catchment-area modelling and predictive mapping.
• Produce maps and spatial reports for project planning, monitoring and donor reporting.
• Advise programme teams on how GIS can be integrated into project design and implementation.
• Support proposal-development teams with maps, geographic analysis and spatial programme approaches.
• Ensure that proposed GIS activities comply with donor requirements.
• Coordinate GIS staff, consultants and field data-collection teams when required.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for GIS products.
• Build the capacity of staff and partners to collect, analyse and use geospatial data.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, Public Health or another related field.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Professional certification such as GISP, ACAP or an equivalent qualification is desirable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Practical experience applying GIS to real-world programmes or projects.
• Previous experience working in a data-driven organisation is required.
• Experience in the NGO, international development or public-health sector is preferred.
• Experience supporting programme planning, monitoring, evaluation or operational decision-making with GIS.
• Experience designing and managing spatial databases, maps, dashboards and other geospatial products.
• Experience working with field data-collection teams and mobile data-collection systems.
• Experience coordinating GIS workflows, technical teams or multiple project requests is an advantage.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Online or similar GIS platforms.
• Experience using Power BI for data visualisation and reporting.
• Experience using GPS data-collection tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with KoboToolbox, KoboCollect, ODK or similar mobile data-collection tools.
• Knowledge of spatial databases and geospatial data architecture.
• Ability to conduct spatial analysis and produce accurate maps.
• Knowledge of geospatial metadata and data-governance standards.
• Ability to develop interactive dashboards and visualisation products.
• Experience with predictive mapping, catchment modelling or service-coverage analysis.
• Ability to manage data pipelines and integrate GIS with other information systems.
• Good knowledge of computer hardware, GIS surveying equipment, GPS devices and plotter or printer setup.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to develop and support GIS strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify patterns, trends and actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with programme teams, technical advisers, government partners and donors.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to manage several assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Strong leadership, coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to responsible data management and ethical data-sharing practices.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should complete their applications through the official eHealth Africa recruitment portal using the application link provided above.

Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly highlights relevant experience in:

• Geographic Information Systems
• Geospatial data analysis
• ArcGIS Online
• Power BI and data visualisation
• KoboToolbox, KoboCollect or ODK
• GPS and mobile data collection
• Spatial databases
• Public-health or development programmes
• GIS dashboards and mapping
• Team coordination and technical leadership

The employer has not stated an application deadline. Interested candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.