Data Entry Operator at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Scope of responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in mission’s database on a regular basis and according to MSF protocols.
• Participate in compilation of data both from MSF structures and from collaborating health facilities.
• Participate in the search for missing data.
• Update files of existing patients and make any corrections needed.
• Make regular back-ups of all data processed.
• Look after all equipment provided and keep recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files.
• Report any issue concerning data management to superior
• Elaborate statistical reports when required by the medical team.
• Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.
• Ensure proper registeration and mange and maintin effective record keeping.
• Verify the data by comparing it to source documents.
• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems
• Liaise with the mission Epidemiologist in case of issues with the data management software.

 Minimum requirements:

• Secondary education essential.
• 1-2 years’ Experience in data management is required
• Local language essential. Mission language desirable.
• Able to learn and use software used for recording (i.e. Fuchia, EpiInfo, etc.)
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel)