Data Clerk

Job Code: 1048 Locations: Bauchi (2), Ebonyi (2), Jigawa (1) and Sokoto (3)  Program/Office: Fistula Care Plus, Nigeria Reports To: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Job Responsibility

Strengthening and optimizing data documentation and reporting in supported facilities. This includes but not limited to patients’ folders review, filing and documenting to achieve data validity, reliability and consistency in all project states.
Ensure that all data related activities are conducted efficiently in their supported health facilities.
Report day to day issues, achievements and challenges from these health facilities to the Engenderhealth office.
Conduct data collection, gathering, collation and validation from the health facilities for the period of their engagement
Support the project M&E team in ensuring high data quality to meet our funder’s data demands and other national and international expectations
Strengthen M&E linkages with other service delivery points in the health facilities
Ensure monthly validation of data from the health facilities and community organizations supported on the project
Ensure that all summary forms are filled and transmitted to the data coordinator in Engenderhealth and HMIS officers in the states.
Follow up with the state HMIS officers to enter data into the DHIS.
Assist in carrying out researches and studies that the organization embarks upon
Conduct monthly visits to supported sites to check documentation on Registers and summary sheets
Participate in the quarterly State RH/FP and LGA Coordinators’ meeting
Provide monthly feedbacks on facility achievements, challenges and action taken to the project through the M&E team
Perform other activities as assigned by the supervisors

Education, Experience and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized higher institution or a Diploma in data management, statistics or another relevant discipline
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in data related activities at the health facility level
Experience in clinical data collection, synthesis, and review
Familiarity with Nigeria HMIS, clinical registers, and patient record systems
Experience in data quality review and assurance
Familiarity with family planning, maternal and child health, and/or reproductive health service
Experience working with donor-supported health sector projects, preferably in monitoring & evaluation role(s)
Good communication and report writing skill
Experience working on a USAID funded program is an added advantage
Excellent written and verbal English language skill
Local residents are strongly encouraged to apply for this position

Remuneration Starting salary will be commensurate with background and experience commensurate with experience.

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