Job Title: Data Clerk – Medical Teams International Jobs 2021
Organization: Medical Teams International
Location: Adjumani, Uganda
Medical Teams International Profile:
Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has operations in West Nile, Mid-Western and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition to people of concern and the local communities.
Job Summary:
Responsible for capturing reliable and up to date patient data, cleaning data and preparing basic reports to inform decision making at the health facility level.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Assist medical staff by capturing patient information in paper files and enter data in HIS/HMIS electronic and manual registers on a daily basis
Responsible for cleaning data in the database to ensure quality, up to date and reliable information
Generate weekly and month data reports in accordance with reporting standards
Oversee the storage of data hard copies to ensure strict confidentiality in line with MTI policy
Mentor health facility staff in data management best practices
Perform basic data analysis and make presentations to health facility staff on recent performance trends, organize CMEs with health facility staff to analyze and interpret medical data
Assist the Biostatistician in conducting assessments to measure quality of service provision
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Diploma in Statistics, Social Sciences, Information Technology or related field is required
Minimum 2 years of experience in data capture is required
Experience working in a health setting and with HIS/HMIS is an added advantage
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of data management best practices
Basic knowledge of health data analysis
Skilled in using HIS/HMIS databases and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Skilled in generating basic reports and basic data visualization
Skilled in training and capacity building
Analytical with strong attention to detail
Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
How To Apply for Medical Teams International Jobs 2021
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