Management Information System (MIS) Officer - Gombe at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:

The MIS Officer will be responsible for ensuring the prompt entry of data into the appropriate platforms, ensuring real-time availability of data for reporting purposes to meet donor requirements of the GC7. They will oversee a team of Data Entry Clerks (DECs) to ensure that all data is up-to-date and meets reporting timelines.

Key Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Data entry into the EMR
• Ensuring the quality of data on all databases.
• Taking full responsibility for the quality of generated data and ensuring that the database meets program needs through updates, cleaning, and data management.
• Supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer in their work within the state.
• Ensuring all registers and databases are up to date.
• Providing leadership and supervision to the DECs.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a relevant Degree/HND from a recognized institution.
• 1-2 years post NYSC experience in health sector information management preferably in HIV data management duties.
• Should also have one (1) year experience in HIV Monitoring and Evaluation.
• A minimum of one (1) year working experience with database tools is an added advantage.

Skills and competencies: 

• Proficient in using electronic databases.
• Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in excel spreadsheets, database, and statistical applications.
• Competence in the use of DHIS2 (Data entry, pivot table and analytics)
• Conversant with the use of electronic medical record (LAMIS)
• Good report writing skills.
• Good mentoring and supervision skills.
• Ability to think out of the box in solving programmatic bottle necks.
• Ability to work independently, and in team.
• Knowledgeable in commodities management and reporting
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.