Data Entry Operator at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
12 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
133475
Job Views
37

Job Description






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.





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