Regional Medical Informatics / Data Manager - Kenya, Malawi and Uganda

Epicentre is a non profit organization created in 1987 by Medecins Sans Frontieres, which groups health professionals specialized in public health and epidemiology.

In 1996, Epicentre became a World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Research in Epidemiology and Response to Emerging Diseases.

The regional data manager is part of the Epicentre’s Clinical Research Department, will report to the regional epidemiologist based in Nairobi, Kenya and liaise with the referent of HIV Monitoring and Evaluation.

The main responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support to the field for data management and data quality assurance.
• Providing technical support for routine reporting.
• Regional review of current EMR systems in the region.

Selection criteria

Experience

• Extensive experience in data management using large databases.
• Three or more years of experience in :

1. Supporting electronic medical record/M&E data systems through data entry, data management and quality assurance.
2. Design and implementation of standardized data collection and validation procedures.
3. Supervision of data entry / data filing staff.
4. Training in data management/data handling, development and implementation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)

Preferred:

• Master degree in field related to Development, Information Management
• Knowledge of statistical or programming software.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and strong management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel often internationally on short notice (50% of the time).
• English (oral and written) required – French competency a plus.

If interested in applying for the Regional Data Manager position:

Please send your CV and motivation letter to Nathalie Guérineau by email ONLY at job@epicentre.msf.org

Deadline for application: 10th April 2011