Wednesday, November 2, 2011

MSF - B DATA TECHNICIAN JOB IN KENYA

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES - BELGIUM
Is looking for a DATA TECHNICIAN

Based in Kibera, Nairobi on a 6 months fixed-term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations).


The selected candidate will be reporting to the Data Manager. He/she will be responsible for the accurate and timely collection, entry and reporting of project medical data generated by MSF-B supported health facilities in Kibera.

I: Main tasks include, but not limited to:

Enter data into the various projects databases
Conduct routine data quality checks
Maintain confidentiality of medical records
Perform specific file reviews when needed

II: Qualifications and requirements:
  
Essential
Computer literate
Attentive to details
Ability to manage own workload and work with deadlines
Good communication skills

Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when required
Be a team player with a humanitarian spirit
Desirable
  Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as Data Technician or similar position
  Diploma in Computer Studies, Health Information Systems or related field
  Particular knowledge or experience to analyse data in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epidata and EpiInfo software is desired

Working hours: Monday to Friday (8.00 am - 12.30 pm and 13.30 pm - 5.00 pm)
May be called upon to work on Saturdays


Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and a detailed CV to  MSF-Belgium, ATTN: HR & Administration Coordinator, P.O. Box 38897-00623, Nairobi, mentioning on the envelope "Data Technician" or email to MSFOCB-Nairobi-Support-Admin@brussels.msf.org mentioning in the subject line: "Application: Data Technician"

Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Interested candidates must avail themselves for interview shortly thereafter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

MSF-OCB is an equal opportunity employer.

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