Data Entry Operator at International Medical Corps

Job Summary

• International Medical Corps (IMC), in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health (USA) and Epicentre (France), will be supporting a research study, “Reducing the frequency of follow up and task sharing in the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition.”
• The aim of the research study is to test a new model of care, using a monthly schedule of follow-up with caregiver support for at-home surveillance in the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM).
• The research study will be conducted in Sokoto state (Wamako and Binji LGAs) beginning in June 2017.
• IMC seeks to recruit Data Entry Operators to support data entry and data management for the study.
• The data entry operator will routinely receive and enter individual data collected at the study sites into an electronic database assuring the quality of the data entry, as well as maintain study archives with all entered questionnaires.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive and organize individual data records from study sites for efficient data entry
• Enter individual data into electronic data base and execute modifications following verification as needed
• Check completeness of records and report incomplete files to the Data Manager for follow-up
• Archive physical records after entry and verification
• Ensure the confidentiality of the data received and entered
• Maintain close communication with Data Manager to anticipate and resolve challenges related to data entry and archival
• Ensure respect for the dignity of CMAM beneficiaries, study participants and program staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification and Experience

• Over one (1) year experience as Data entry operator, preferably in CMAM programmes
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
• Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles
• Degree in Statistics.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as Epi Data, Epi Info or Stata
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Should be a team player
• Ability to respect confidentiality of data collected and dignity of participants/ beneficiaries is essential
• Extremely flexible, motivated and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
• Experience with research is a plus