Data CoordinatorJob Description
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
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:
1. First, complete the online form available by clicking
here or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/nj5c7.
2. After completing the
application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacararandahealth.org.
Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered.
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 October
20th, 2012.