Data Officer at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Data Officer will be responsible for the accurate collection, management, analysis, and reporting of clinical, operational, and research data within the African Medical Centre of Excellence. This role ensures data integrity, supports data-driven decision-making, and maintains compliance with data protection regulations across hospital departments.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Data Collection & Management

• Design and implement efficient systems for the collection of clinical, administrative, and research data.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into hospital information systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and specialized databases.
• Perform regular data validation and quality assurance checks to maintain data accuracy and completeness.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Generate routine and ad-hoc reports for clinical, operational, and management purposes using appropriate analytical tools.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to support performance monitoring and quality improvement.
• Prepare visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) to effectively communicate data findings.

Database Administration & Security

• Maintain and update departmental and hospital-wide databases, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Implement and enforce data protection policies in compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., NDPA, GDPR).
• Manage user access rights and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.

System Support & Improvement

• Provide technical support and training to staff on data systems, EMR modules, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with IT departments to troubleshoot data-related issues and optimize system functionality.
• Participate in the evaluation, testing, and implementation of new data management systems or upgrades.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure all data management practices comply with regulatory, accreditation, and ethical standards.
• Prepare and organize data for internal and external audits, inspections, and research reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data processes, dictionaries, and standard operating procedures.

Research & Project Support

• Support clinical research teams with data extraction, cleaning, and preparation for analysis.
• Assist in the development of data collection tools and protocols for research studies and quality projects.
• Contribute to the writing of methodological sections for reports and publications related to data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.
• Certification in data management, health informatics, or data analysis (e.g., SQL, SPSS, Visualization tool) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data management, analysis, or database administration, preferably in healthcare or research setting.

Experience

• Proficiency in data management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and ethical guidelines for handling sensitive information.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills to translate data findings for non-technical audiences.