Re- Advertised Health Information System Officer- Afghan Nationals Only
Ensure timely data entry and management for health databases
Overview
Ensure timely data entry and management for health databases
You have:
- Degree in information management/technology and systems, computer science, data science, or a related field
- Minimum 3-5 years previous experience working with information systems management, monitoring and evaluation, database development, and management; NGO experience is an advantage
- Demonstrated experience with data entry and data management
- Good Knowledge of Computers and Microsoft Office Applications and in particular Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organization skills: the ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment
- Ability to be innovative, flexible, and adaptive
- Ability to live in challenging conditions and ability to work under difficult, high-pressure situations
- Fluency in English
Job Description
- Ensure all data is cleaned and entered into health databases in a timely manner - Ensure all manual forms are appropriately filled - Enter data into indicator tracking sheets as required - Review and analyze data to graphically present utilization trends based on monitoring indicators - In conjunction with the Health Manager, conduct spot checks of data at field sites to verify data quality - Provide training to health staff on data collection and reporting tools as required - Create a feedback mechanism of data results and share with other members of the health team - Submit data on a weekly and monthly basis with explanatory notes and or clarifications to the health manager - Contribute to the timely production of donor reports - Follow best practices for data collection, confidentiality and safe storage and sharing of files and electronic data - Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
Qualifications
- Degree in information management/technology and systems, computer science, data science, or a related field - Minimum 3-5 years previous experience working with information systems management, monitoring and evaluation, database development, and management; NGO experience is an advantage. Statistics, data analysis all relevant areas of experience. - Demonstrated experience with data entry and data management. - Good Knowledge of Computers and Microsoft Office Applications and in particular Microsoft Excel - Previous experience working for an NGO or other non-profit organization. - Excellent organization skills: the ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. - Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying patience, compassion and diplomacy. - Ability to be innovative, flexible, and adaptive. - Ability to live in challenging conditions and ability to work under difficult, high-pressure situations. - Fluency in English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to clean and enter a large data set? | This question assesses your experience and competence in data management. | Detail your approach, tools used, and how you ensured accuracy. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple data reports? | This is to evaluate your organizational and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with training others in data handling practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure data confidentiality and security? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you handled a data quality issue? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |