Data Technician Jobs in Kibera, Nairobi Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres - Belgium is looking for a Data Technician

Based in Kibera, Nairobi on a 6 months fixed-term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations).

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Data Manager.

He/she will be responsible for the accurate and timely collection, entry and reporting of project medical data generated by MSF-B supported health facilities in Kibera.

Main tasks include, but not limited to:

• Enter data into the various projects databases
• Conduct routine data quality checks
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records
• Perform specific file reviews when needed

Qualifications and requirements:

Essential

• Computer literate
• Attentive to details
• Ability to manage own workload and work with deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when required
• Be a team player with a humanitarian spirit

Desirable

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as Data Technician or similar position
• Diploma in Computer Studies, Health Information Systems or related field
• Particular knowledge or experience to analyse data in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epidata and EpiInfo software is desired

Working hours: Monday to Friday (8.00 am - 12.30 pm and 13.30 pm - 5.00 pm)

May be called upon to work on Saturdays

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and a detailed CV

to MSF-Belgium, ATTN: HR & Administration Coordinator, P.O. Box 38897-00623, Nairobi, mentioning on the envelope "Data Technician" 

or email to MSFOCB-Nairobi-Support-Admin@brussels.msf.org mentioning in the subject line: "Application: Data Technician"

Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 8th November 2011. 

Interested candidates must avail themselves for interview shortly thereafter. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

MSF-OCB is an equal opportunity employer.

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