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.
Job Location: Adjumani

Job 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

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
• 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.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.