Columbia University’s ICAP Global Health Action in Tanzania, works in partnership with the Ministries of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) to provide quality comprehensive family focused HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services. The program seeks to recruit a data clerk to help manage the electronic database of the Combination Prevention Program in Kagera.
Position Title: Data Clerk – CP Kagera (5 positions)
Reports To: Data Manager - Kagera
Location: Kagera
Duration: One year renewable based on availability of fund
Start Date: As soon as possible
Terms: This position is offered under a specified period of time; potentially subject to renewal/extension based on funding and need
Overall Responsibility
The person will work within the Combination Prevention program based in Kagera. Overall responsibilities include electronic data entry and cleaning of the paper forms, as well as follow-up with health facility registries for referral and linkage tracing and verification.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Enter all data for CP Kagera into electronic databases.
• Compare data entered with source documents, verify accuracy of data to be entered to detect and correct errors.
• Participate in generation of queries and data cleaning.
• Update database to include responses to data queries
• Inform supervisor of any problems or errors observed in the database.
• Detect any hardware and database/software malfunctions and notify supervisor
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as study tools safe keeping and handling,proper documentation of tools taken vs returned, querry submitted vs resolved, logging of assignments received vs completed
• Protect confidentiality of records and information of study tools used during data entry.
• Track referral forms and do cross-checking with registries at facilities to verify completed referrals and linkage outcomes
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Degree, Advanced Diploma or Certificate in data management or related field
• Proficient speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and Kiswahili
• Experience with electronic data entry and cleaning
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Experience with database development and design an advantage
• Excellent computer skills, at minimum with Access, Excel, Word
• Good judgment in personal interactions and strong interpersonal skills
• Good documentation skills and ability to follow standard procedures
• Able to maintain utmost confidentiality regarding participants’ health status and sensitive information contained in paperwork
• Able to adapt to situations quickly and problem solve
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send their application letter and CV with contacts and reachable mobile numbers by email to icap-tz-hr@columbia.edu
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
This position is open until filled
ICAP is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.
Position Title: Data Clerk – CP Kagera (5 positions)
Reports To: Data Manager - Kagera
Location: Kagera
Duration: One year renewable based on availability of fund
Start Date: As soon as possible
Terms: This position is offered under a specified period of time; potentially subject to renewal/extension based on funding and need
Overall Responsibility
The person will work within the Combination Prevention program based in Kagera. Overall responsibilities include electronic data entry and cleaning of the paper forms, as well as follow-up with health facility registries for referral and linkage tracing and verification.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Enter all data for CP Kagera into electronic databases.
• Compare data entered with source documents, verify accuracy of data to be entered to detect and correct errors.
• Participate in generation of queries and data cleaning.
• Update database to include responses to data queries
• Inform supervisor of any problems or errors observed in the database.
• Detect any hardware and database/software malfunctions and notify supervisor
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as study tools safe keeping and handling,proper documentation of tools taken vs returned, querry submitted vs resolved, logging of assignments received vs completed
• Protect confidentiality of records and information of study tools used during data entry.
• Track referral forms and do cross-checking with registries at facilities to verify completed referrals and linkage outcomes
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Degree, Advanced Diploma or Certificate in data management or related field
• Proficient speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and Kiswahili
• Experience with electronic data entry and cleaning
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Experience with database development and design an advantage
• Excellent computer skills, at minimum with Access, Excel, Word
• Good judgment in personal interactions and strong interpersonal skills
• Good documentation skills and ability to follow standard procedures
• Able to maintain utmost confidentiality regarding participants’ health status and sensitive information contained in paperwork
• Able to adapt to situations quickly and problem solve
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send their application letter and CV with contacts and reachable mobile numbers by email to icap-tz-hr@columbia.edu
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
This position is open until filled
ICAP is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.
Data Clerk – CP Kagera (5 positions)
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