Data Coordinator
Background
Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
We
have launched one clinic in Nairobi this year, and plan to expand to other
locations in the region.
We strive to be a data-driven company which improves its quality of care, operational efficiency, and the health outcomes for our patients by carefully monitoring our results.
Job Summary
Jacaranda is seeking a Data Coordinator to report to our Finance and Impact Evaluation Director.
This
individual will work closely with the director and our clinical staff to design
and maintain a robust data management system.
This
includes creating and entering data in electronic databases to track:
- Client contact
and demographic information
- Client health
outcomes, medical records and visits to our in- and out-patient facilities
- Marketing
information (calls, campaigns or surveys directed to our clients)
- HR information
- Financial
information (costs associated to all marketing, clinical or other
operations)
We
are looking for an intelligent, proactive, and flexible individual with
experience managing large databases, project management skills and great
attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Design the data
management system to track operational and financial indicators
- Enter data into
the electronic management system
- Audit the
quality of the data
- Re-enter data as
necessary and change data entry processes to improve data quality
- Create and supervise
processes of tracking and data entry by frontline staff (receptionists,
nurses)
- Create data
reports to be presented to internal and external audiences
- Perform basic
administration of Jacaranda IT resources
- Attend to other
administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree
- Minimum of 2-3
years’ proven experience managing large databases; experience in a health
care setting is a definite plus, but not required.
- Proficient in
Microsoft and Google products in particular Excel; familiarity with
database management programs (e.g. Access) is a plus, but not required.
- Applicant to be
tested on practical Excel applications during the interview
- High attention
to detail and analytical skills required
- Proactive,
self-starter and team-oriented; able to multi-task effectively and
manage competing priorities in a typical start-up environment
- Dependable and
upholding highest level of honesty and confidentiality
- Fluent in
English and Kiswahili
To
Apply
Interested candidates may apply by:
- First, complete
the online
form available by clicking here or by pasting this link into
your web browser: http://goo.gl/Rsgmt
- After completing
the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to
jobs@jacarandahealth.org.
Only
applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV
will be considered. No calls please.
Unfortunately,
due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to confirm all
submissions.
Preference
will be given to applications submitted by June 15, 2013.