MSF Switzerland (MSF-CH) Data Entry Operator

MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of Data Entry Operator to support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

MSF Switzerland (MSF-CH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Hawa Abdi, and Afgoi.

Start date:
 October 2010

Location:
 Nairobi with possibility of field visit to the projects.

Type of contract:
 11 months fixed term contract

Scope of responsibilities:
The role of the Data Entry Operator is that of managing medical data for the MSF CH Somalia mission managed from Nairobi:
  • Ensure timely collection and compilation of accurate morbidity, mortality and pharmacy data
  • Enter medical data into the mission database
  • Maintain a smooth and accurate data processing database for the medical department
  • Ensure good quality of data produced both remotely and during field visits
  • Identify issues arising in the database and medical reporting tools (both at Capital and field level)
  • Follow up on any omissions of data submitted from all the project sites
  • Reports immediately to the line manager any problem arising with data provided or database
  • Ensure proper storage and archiving of data.
  • Ensure compliance to MSF guidelines, standards, policies and procedures for the mission
Recruitment criteria:
  • Diploma in statistics or data entry
  • Demonstrated skills in report writing
  • Experience in an NGO will be an added advantage
  • Excellent computer skills - Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • At least 1 year experience in a clerical position with exposure to figures and computer data entry
Personal qualities:
  • Organized, methodical and accurate
  • Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
  • Integrity, discrete and honest.
  • Good team player.
  • Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Others:

All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to-

Human Resource Manager,
MSF Switzerland Somalia Missions,
P.O. Box 25091 -00603,
Nairobi

Application deadline:
 15th of September 2010.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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