Medical Data Processing Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main objective and Responsibility of the position

• To carry out medical data collection and entry activities into the mission database recording all relevant clinical and demographic data on patients and ensuring data quality/reliability, according to MSF protocols and maintaining confidentiality while producing the appropriate, updated documents for the medical team in order to support decision making processes.

General Accountabilities

• Perform data entry of epidemiological information into designated databases, ensuring all data is accurate and complete.
• Ensure all data entered is authorized, supported by proper documentation, and compliant with MSF standards.
• Assist in the preparation of regular reports (weekly/monthly) for medical and laboratory teams.
• Communicate with healthcare workers (HCWs) to support the proper registration of patients, form completion, and error correction.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and health facilities to gather and compile relevant data.
• Monitor data collection processes, including ATFC/ITFC surveillance, malnutrition tally sheets, and PPN tracking.
• Ensure timely submission of statistical reports and data analysis to supervisors.
• Participate in data review meetings and support data collection for research and surgical interventions.
• Maintain organized, secure filing systems and ensure patient data confidentiality.
• Regularly back up data and participate in data cleaning and file tracing exercises.

Requirements (Qualifications)

• Higher education with proven computer literacy is essential.
• Degree in Information and Technology (IT) or mathematics field is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in data entry/analysis.

Languages:

• Local language is essential (Hausa, Fulani).
• Mission language desirable.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation, Team work and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.