SUPERVISOR MEDICAL DATA ENTRY 8 views

Médecins Sans Frontières Full Time Oromia Health

About the Job
Main Purpose
Ensure completion of all activities related to medical data entry and data management into the mission database. Supervise, organise and plan the activity of Data Entry officers/operators, as well as identify their training needs to provide a good service support and reliability of the data collected.
Accountabilities
  • Supervise, organize and plan the activity of Data Entry officers to have a reliable record of medical activity performed, as well as identify their training/technical support needs in order to provide a good service support and reliability of the data collected.
  • Ensure collation and entry of all data identified by project managers for collection (e.g. morbidity, mortality, surveillance of diseases of epidemics, nutrition, psychological and women’s health, etc) into the appropriate data management system while ensuring quality of data
  • Do quality control data officers’ performance on regular basis
  • Know and ensure proper use of software used for recording (i.e. DHIS2 Fuchia, Epi Info, etc.).
  • Ensure accuracy of the medical data entered the mission’s database on a regular basis, according to MSF protocols and carry out regular back-ups.
  • Provide technical support to data entry officers/operators in project sites and give response to their training needs.
  • Provide regular statistical reports for the medical team as well as informing the superior of any missing information, major changes or big differences in data
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Data Entry Supervisor – Benishangul

  • Supervise the collection, entry, validation, analysis, and reporting of all routine medical data from the project to ensure complete, accurate, and timely information for operational decision-making.
  • Ensure high-quality reporting of primary healthcare activities, including OPD consultations, EPI, nutrition (MUAC/ATFC), sexual and reproductive health (ANC, PNC, family planning), STI services, mental health, and NCD consultations.
  • Monitor and validate surveillance data for epidemic-prone diseases, including malaria, cholera, measles, acute watery diarrhoea, pneumonia, acute malnutrition, and other priority conditions, ensuring rapid reporting of alerts in accordance with MSF and Ministry of Health protocols.
  • Conduct routine data quality assessments through verification, cleaning, cross-checking, and reconciliation of source registers, tally sheets, and electronic databases to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Produce timely daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc epidemiological and statistical reports to support project monitoring, outbreak preparedness, operational planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborate closely with the Epidemiologist, Project Medical Referent, medical teams, laboratory, pharmacy, HPCE, and Ministry of Health staff to ensure that health information accurately reflects project activities and population health trends.
  • Support community-based surveillance by ensuring timely compilation, validation, and reporting of community health and disease surveillance data generated through health promotion and community engagement activities.
  • Train, mentor, and supervise data entry staff and healthcare workers on MSF health information systems, reporting tools, data quality standards, confidentiality, and proper documentation practices.
  • Ensure secure management, routine backup, confidentiality, and protection of all project medical databases and patient information in accordance with MSF data protection policies.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness and outbreak response activities by strengthening surveillance systems, supporting rapid data analysis, and producing timely epidemiological information during public health emergencies.
  • Support integration of MSF health information systems with Ministry of Health reporting requirements, promoting harmonized indicators, joint monitoring, and capacity building of MoH counterparts.
  • Identify abnormal trends, unexpected increases in morbidity or mortality, data inconsistencies, or reporting gaps, and immediately escalate findings to the Epidemiologist and Project Medical Referent for appropriate action.
About You
Education:Essential proven computer literacy, secondary education or qualifications either in administration, data entry or in statistics. Degree in Information and Technology (IT) desirable.
Experience:
  • Essential working experience of at least one year with MSF.
Languages:
  • High level command of written and spoken English and All local Benishangul Gumuz languages are mandatory. While Afan-Oromo is an advantage
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Essential knowledge of use of computers includes processing of documents (Word, Excel).
  • Desirable knowledge on medical statistics data bases.
Competencies
  • Results and Quality Orientation L2
  • Teamwork and Cooperation L2
  • Behavioural Flexibility L2
  • Commitment to MSF Principles L2
  • Stress Management L3

What we offer:

  • Legal national contract and 100% pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid. (Level 6).
  • The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organization.
  • The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need.
Requirement Skill
Stress management
Team work
Result and Quality orientation
Basic computer skills (MS Office, email).
How To Apply

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (updated CV max 2 pages + motivation letter + references + Diploma + Certifications), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.

Please indicate “Job title” in the subject title.

We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.

Incomplete applications will not be considered, only PDF and Word Format Applications will be considered.

English CVs only and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female Candidates are Strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

More Information

  • Experience Level Mid level
  • Total Years Experience 0-5
  • Qualification BA/BSc
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USD Full Time, 40 hours per week 2026-07-18
About the Job
Main Purpose
Ensure completion of all activities related to medical data entry and data management into the mission database. Supervise, organise and plan the activity of Data Entry officers/operators, as well as identify their training needs to provide a good service support and reliability of the data collected.
Accountabilities
  • Supervise, organize and plan the activity of Data Entry officers to have a reliable record of medical activity performed, as well as identify their training/technical support needs in order to provide a good service support and reliability of the data collected.
  • Ensure collation and entry of all data identified by project managers for collection (e.g. morbidity, mortality, surveillance of diseases of epidemics, nutrition, psychological and women’s health, etc) into the appropriate data management system while ensuring quality of data
  • Do quality control data officers’ performance on regular basis
  • Know and ensure proper use of software used for recording (i.e. DHIS2 Fuchia, Epi Info, etc.).
  • Ensure accuracy of the medical data entered the mission’s database on a regular basis, according to MSF protocols and carry out regular back-ups.
  • Provide technical support to data entry officers/operators in project sites and give response to their training needs.
  • Provide regular statistical reports for the medical team as well as informing the superior of any missing information, major changes or big differences in data
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Data Entry Supervisor – Benishangul
  • Supervise the collection, entry, validation, analysis, and reporting of all routine medical data from the project to ensure complete, accurate, and timely information for operational decision-making.
  • Ensure high-quality reporting of primary healthcare activities, including OPD consultations, EPI, nutrition (MUAC/ATFC), sexual and reproductive health (ANC, PNC, family planning), STI services, mental health, and NCD consultations.
  • Monitor and validate surveillance data for epidemic-prone diseases, including malaria, cholera, measles, acute watery diarrhoea, pneumonia, acute malnutrition, and other priority conditions, ensuring rapid reporting of alerts in accordance with MSF and Ministry of Health protocols.
  • Conduct routine data quality assessments through verification, cleaning, cross-checking, and reconciliation of source registers, tally sheets, and electronic databases to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Produce timely daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc epidemiological and statistical reports to support project monitoring, outbreak preparedness, operational planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborate closely with the Epidemiologist, Project Medical Referent, medical teams, laboratory, pharmacy, HPCE, and Ministry of Health staff to ensure that health information accurately reflects project activities and population health trends.
  • Support community-based surveillance by ensuring timely compilation, validation, and reporting of community health and disease surveillance data generated through health promotion and community engagement activities.
  • Train, mentor, and supervise data entry staff and healthcare workers on MSF health information systems, reporting tools, data quality standards, confidentiality, and proper documentation practices.
  • Ensure secure management, routine backup, confidentiality, and protection of all project medical databases and patient information in accordance with MSF data protection policies.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness and outbreak response activities by strengthening surveillance systems, supporting rapid data analysis, and producing timely epidemiological information during public health emergencies.
  • Support integration of MSF health information systems with Ministry of Health reporting requirements, promoting harmonized indicators, joint monitoring, and capacity building of MoH counterparts.
  • Identify abnormal trends, unexpected increases in morbidity or mortality, data inconsistencies, or reporting gaps, and immediately escalate findings to the Epidemiologist and Project Medical Referent for appropriate action.
About You
Education:Essential proven computer literacy, secondary education or qualifications either in administration, data entry or in statistics. Degree in Information and Technology (IT) desirable.
Experience:
  • Essential working experience of at least one year with MSF.
Languages:
  • High level command of written and spoken English and All local Benishangul Gumuz languages are mandatory. While Afan-Oromo is an advantage
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Essential knowledge of use of computers includes processing of documents (Word, Excel).
  • Desirable knowledge on medical statistics data bases.
Competencies
  • Results and Quality Orientation L2
  • Teamwork and Cooperation L2
  • Behavioural Flexibility L2
  • Commitment to MSF Principles L2
  • Stress Management L3
What we offer:
  • Legal national contract and 100% pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid. (Level 6).
  • The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organization.
  • The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need.
Requirement Skill
Stress management
Team work
Result and Quality orientation
Basic computer skills (MS Office, email).
How To Apply
How to Apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (updated CV max 2 pages + motivation letter + references + Diploma + Certifications), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.Please indicate “Job title” in the subject title.We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.Incomplete applications will not be considered, only PDF and Word Format Applications will be considered.English CVs only and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Female Candidates are Strongly encouraged to apply.Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
Oromia

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