Data Officer at Lagos State Ministry of Health

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily entry of client’s details on the CAD (Computer-aided diagnosis) data management system for the Radiographer.
• Ensure timely and accurate daily entry of project data.
• Ensure accurate and efficient tracking of forms.
• Update daily data stats and registers.
• Ensure neat and accurate filling of data forms including collation of presumptive, those sent for sputum testing, and positive TB cases (both bacteriological and clinical).
• Resolve data queries raised with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain strict standards of patient confidentiality and access to patient-identifiable information.
• Print all abnormal x-rays and reports and give them to the relevant clinical/monitoring teams (on demand).
• Report any unusual events during the screening period.
• Carry out Data verification and Quality Assurance checks.
• Assist the Principal Recipient (PR – Lagos State TB Control Program) in generating reports to meet reporting deadlines for the Donor (Global Funds).
• Assist with other project related tasks if required.
• Support other staff members of the team when required
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team that is target-driven and result-orientated.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc in Health Information Management, Data Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of two years work experience in data management in public health projects
• Proficiency in Spreadsheet and Database Management
• Experience with a non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with TB screening or other health screening programs
• Flexibility across a range of field and office-related tasks
• Knowledge of TB and HIV Disease Programs will be an added advantage
• Good attitude, self-motivated, and ability to work well individually as well as in a team.
• Experience in implementing Data Quality Audit in Health Programs
• Experience in Data Governance and Compliance