Data Entry Assistant at HIFASS

Reports to: Data Specialist
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week

Basic Function

• The Data Entry Assistant will be responsible for primary data entry and assist the Data Manager in all aspects of data management for research activities at the site level.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection and management of all study-related data.
• Ensures all study-related data are entered onto the provided study data platforms.
• Verify data entered into the data platform to ascertain accuracy and consistency.
• Provides support for program and related data management activities as required.
• As assigned or directed, perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specification
Minimum Education/Training Requirement:

• A first degree in one of the following is required: Public Health, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics, Computer Science, must have successfully completed the CITI Group 3 Modules with at least 80% score in each module and any other science-related discipline.

Prior Work Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation, and Data Management or a combination of relevant training and experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• This position requires prior experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of health programs (preferably HIV programs).
• Data management, proficiency in the use of computers, including the ability to rapidly process and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical analysis tools.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication skills, level IV fluency in written and verbal English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Other specification:

• Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Lagos State.