Data Officer at Medecins Du Monde

LINE SUPERVISOR: Monitoring and Evaluation Supervisor

DUTY STATION: Maiduguri, Borno

CONTRACT DURATION: 5 MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION

STATUS: FULL TIME

START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Officer will be responsible for the following main activities in accordance with   MdM procedures:

• Data Management
• Data Report Design
• Field Monitoring Supervisions
• Other Tasks

DETAILED ACTIVITIES

• Data management on the corresponding forms and tools
• Receive the data from the project team or if not, collect it
• Enter medical data in the mission database appropriately and on a regular basis (from mobile teams and supported health facilities)
• Update and maintenance of database (data, formulas, graphs…)
• Report and alert to the line manager any problem arising with data provided or database.

Data report design

• Update the standard monitoring tool designed on Excel
• Create and generate relevant graphs to show the data developments/movements
• Support the development of database in collaboration with coordination team if needed
• Contribute to designing various studies (surveys, new forms…)
• Produce GIS maps for program purposes

Field Monitoring Supervision

• Supportive supervisions of mobile clinics team to support and improve field data collection
• Conduct regular field visits to verify data collected on different activities
• Conduct onthejob trainings on data collection at the base office and field locations

Other tasks

• Assist the M&E Supervisor on M&E activities in designated site(s)
• Direct supervision of registrars in mobile clinics to ensure data quality
• Review documents, reports etc for data analysis.

I. OTHERS:

• Be flexible in performing his/her duties
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem
• Perform other additional duties on request of the Medical Supervisor/Health Program Coordinator

II.Profile

Academic background:

BA/S or equivalent in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, Social Sciences, International Development or other relevant field.

Professional experience and skills :

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector in Data Management Monitoring & Evaluation, or Information and Knowledge Management.
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Excellent Information Technology skills
• Ability to think independently and identify data discrepancies
• Experience designing and implementing electronic data collection methods
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements for medical data is a plus
• Knowledge of the use of GIS applications a plus
• Experience working in a multiorganizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Ability to work under less supervision
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
• Proficient in the use of SPSS, Epi Info, and other statistical applications
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent skills in Excel and data analysis are required for this position, and will be tested at interview

Languages:  Fluency in English and Hausa required
Competences and required qualities

Rigor and organisation skills

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Statistical analysis skills