Vacancy title:
58 Data Associate
Jobs at:
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in ZambiaDeadline of this Job:
Friday, October 20 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job summary
• Reports to Facility in charge administratively and M&E Coordinator by function. The incumbent will support collation and entry of patient data into electronic data collection tools in DoD supported sites.
Main duties
• Enters all patient interaction data in an accurate and timely manner from all service points as guided by SOPs and associated relevant documentation.
• Ensures accurate and complete data is submitted on time.
• Responds to all routine and ad-hoc data queries and verifications promptly.
• Provides data and M&E support to health facility staff and CIDRZ in-house clinical staff.
• Provides weekly and monthly data collection reports, highlighting challenges and success
• With the help of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, develops weekly and monthly data collection schedules.
• Assists clinical staff in ensuring all registers are available and up to date; participating in the compilation of HIA2 at the facility and ensuring there is consistent reporting across all facility reports.
• Initiates and actively participates in facility data review meetings, liaising with the M&E officer, and the Facility In-Charge
• Provides onsite support for all E-first activities, including training and mentorship all relevant facility staff.
• Assists in the improvement of all data collection tools by providing feedback for improvements and new feature inclusions.
• Handles computer equipment responsibly, keeping inventory of all assigned equipment.
• Ensures timely transfer OVC information from paper-based records onto computerized system as well as updating, maintaining and retrieving data held on computerized reporting system.
• Handles patient data with utmost confidentiality and follow the set data safety procedures as specified.
Routinely backs up patient data as directed and submit copy on time e.g. SmartCare TDBs
Qualifications
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Computer Studies, M&E, Social Sciences or related fields
• Experience in data quality management
• Good understanding of SmartCare and Health Management Information System (HMIS)will be an added advantage.
• Good analytical skills
• Skilled in District Health Information System (DHIS) and SmartCare
• Excellent skills in excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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