Data Entry Operator at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Carry out all activities related to entry of medical data into the mission database, according to MSF protocols and maintain confidentiality, in order to have reliable and up-to-date information.

Job Description

• Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in the mission's database on a regular basis and according to MSF protocols.
• Participate in the compilation of data from both 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 the recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files.
• Report any issue concerning data management to the superior.
• Elaborate statistical reports when required by the medical team.
• Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.
• Provide training to staff as necessary to ensure proper data collection and registration is complete.
• Maintain medical confidentiality.
• Entering the emergency room, ICU and Pediatric IPD patient records into PRAXIS on a daily/Weekly basis.
• Capturing/line listing of diseases under surveillance (Measles, Cholera, Meningitis, Suspected VHF), on a regular basis as they present to the health facility.
• Assist the Registrar in locating missing patient folders.
• Archiving of exit patient folders accordingly in the medical office and subsequent movement to the main archive room in the guest house biweekly/monthly.
• Supports the compilation of weekly/monthly project medical data reporting.
• Flexibility - can cover for Registrar when an urgent need arises.

Requirements

Education 

• National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health Information Management.

Experience 

• At least one year of experience in Data Entry and previous experience in other NGO’s

Languages 

• Fluent English (oral and written English), Hausa, and Kanuri are Essential

Knowledge

• Able to learn and use software used for recording (i.e., Praxis, DHIS2, etc.)
• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Competencies 

• Results, teamwork, commitment, flexibility, service, and Stress Management.

Remuneration

• According to the MSF salary scale, plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.