Data Entry Operator at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
7 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
133475
Job Views
76

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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