Data Assistant at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Reports To:M&E Manager/Site Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Data Assistant will be responsible for all data reporting-related activities of the site programs in line with reporting requirements. This includes implementing M&E framework, maintenance of monitoring data collections systems at site. He/she will also contribute to the design and assist the M&E Manager in conducting program assessments and evaluations to promote a culture of evidence-based decision making.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of monitoring and Evaluation activities in the field
• Support the development and strengthening of AHF Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation Systems.
• Manage and Update site level database and  ensure timely reports to the country office
• Ensure correct use of M&E tools at the site and outpost and logistics of tools.
• Provide mentoring out-post facility and CBO's to ensure that the data entered into the facility database are accurate, consistent and according to standard operating procedures
• Ensure data are reported according to the approved dataflow and timelines and attend to any other duties assigned
• Ensure all data are fed into OpenMRS, webPPR, Site database and state DHIS.
• Daily entry of records into the OpenMRS for effective storage and backup for effective monitoring and assessing the performance of client’s health and program at site level
• Monitor the  sites programs in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement at site level
• Supervise site level data reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete data are sent to the country office on a periodic basis, or when required.
• Any other duty designated by the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

Key Result Areas:

Facilitate the collection, collation and analysis of key program indicators and reporting to the country office

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Statistics (Major), Medical demography, Mathematics and other related discipline.
• Significant experience in data entry and data management.
• Demonstrate competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills.
• Demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS or STATA. Use of OpenMRS will be of advantage.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to take initiative and to be flexible depending on changing priorities and deadlines.