Coordinator, GIS & Data Analytics

Who we are

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We leverage our staff and department expertise across four programmatic areas:

• Public Health Emergency Management
• Disease Prevention and Monitoring
• Laboratory Systems & Diagnostics
• Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security & Nutrition

In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions because we believe that every community deserves access to tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.

Location: Applicants, please use the links below to apply to specific ;location of interest (Adamawa, Kebbi, Gombe, Nassarawa, Kwara & Jigawa)

Purpose of the Position

The GIS and Data Management Department at eHealth Africa plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission to improve health outcomes across Africa through geospatial intelligence and integrated data systems. The team designs and deploys predictive models, interactive dashboards, and scalable data pipelines that support critical public health functions, including disease surveillance, immunization planning, emergency response, and health service delivery. By championing data standardization, fostering interoperability with key partners such as WHO NPHCDA, and NCDC, and building local technical capacity, the department ensures eHA’s interventions are evidence-based, responsive, and impactful.

The Senior Coordinator, GIS Services provides technical and strategic leadership for geospatial services at eHealth Africa. This role provides support in the design and implementation of spatial strategies, geospatial data governance, and ensures that GIS capabilities are integrated into core planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes. Under the supervision of the manager, S/he manages GIS teams and workflows while engaging across departments to apply advanced spatial thinking to solve complex programmatic and operational challenges.

What you’ll do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Support the development of organizational spatial strategies, data standards, and geospatial system architecture to guide scalable and sustainable GIS integration.
• Manage GIS service delivery across programs and initiatives, ensuring quality, consistency, and the generation of meaningful geospatial insights.
• Translate complex spatial data into actionable insights, providing geographic intelligence for stakeholders, donors, and decision-makers.
• Engage with senior leadership, technical advisors, and field teams to define evolving spatial data needs and ensure fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, M&E, and research teams to align GIS with analytics platforms, data pipelines, and reporting ecosystems.
• Implement and manage GIS dashboards, mobile tools, and digital platforms to optimize data visualization and decision-making workflows.
• Ensure adherence to geospatial metadata standards, version control, data governance, and ethical data-sharing practices.
• Monitor the impact of GIS tools and processes, refining methodologies based on performance metrics, feedback, and evolving technology.
• Design and provide support in overseeing advanced geospatial analyses, including service coverage assessments, catchment modeling, and predictive mapping.
• Advise program teams and proposal developers on the integration of geospatial tools, donor compliance, and innovative spatial approaches.

Who you are:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• Strategic GIS Leader – Demonstrated ability to shape and drive geospatial strategy that supports the design, delivery, and impact of health and development programs.
• Data Systems Optimizer – Skilled in overseeing spatial data architecture and ensuring data pipelines are accurate, reliable, and scalable.
• Results-Focused – Delivers actionable spatial insights that inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and field decision-making.
• Effective Communicator – Adept at translating complex spatial insights into clear, actionable information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Data Integrator – Proficient in GIS software and mobile mapping workflows, with hands-on experience in real-world data collection and spatial analysis.
• Supportive Contributor – Comfortable working across diverse teams and stakeholder groups, ensuring spatial insights align with operational needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, Public Health, or related field. Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience applying GIS to real-world programmatic or tools in a data-driven environment, preferably within the NGO or development sector.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online, Power BI, GPS data collection tools (e.g., ODK, Kobo), and spatial databases.
• Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset and a natural curiosity for uncovering patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in the operation of GIS surveying and related equipment, including computer hardware, plotter/printer setup, GPS.

Certifications and Licenses

ACAP, GISP Certification or its equivalent.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHA is a tobacco-free environment.

eHA Gender Diversity Statement

At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness, and Opportunities for all.

Above all

We believe strongly in our mission and values, and our teams are most successful when they do also..

IMPACT & QUALITY:

We push ourselves to maintain high standards ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.

INNOVATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING:

We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

INTEGRITY:

We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.