DATA COLLECTOR
Grade: 3
Job ID: 12-4325
Job Location: Country: KENYA
# of Positions: 2
Center/Office: CHS - General
Posted Date: 2011-08-26
Project/Program: None Specified
Application Due Date: 2011-09-07
Overall Responsibilities
The Data Collector, collects, validates project data and performs data entry into the project databases.
He or she works closely with the project teams to identify needs, gaps, and opportunities in the data
collection process. The Data Collector will generate relevant reports as required and provide support and
feedback to the project technical teams as required. He or she assists the technical teams in data and
information analysis and in the preparation of ad hoc reports as required.
Specific Responsibilities
• Capture data relating to the project
• Maintain Records, filing system, including e -databases etc
• Compile weekly/monthly statistics for the Project technical teams
• Assist with the collection of data from the CSOs and the sector as will be required
• Assist with the implementation of Quality Improvement initiatives for data management for the
project
Qualifications
• Higher Diploma in Health Sciences or related field / equivalent qualification with a minimum of 2
years experience
• Computer Literacy with proficiency in MS Office Software applications
• Possess high levels of accuracy
• Possess good communication and numeracy skills
• Have ability to take and carry out instructions with minimal supervision
• Possess good computer literacy skills
• Have the ability to work under pressure without compromising quality of work
Background Information
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its team based in Kenya on
a 5 years Institutional Strengthening Project funded by USAID. The project will seek to strengthen the
technical and institutional capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to enable them to be responsive
to the health needs and well being of Kenyans. This project will also strengthen the national level Kenyan
NGOs, CSOs and / or CSO networks to provide national level advocacy for inclusion of CSOs in policy
making and strategy development for increased health service delivery to the communities.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap,
or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
No relocation allowances available for this position
Notes
To apply for this position, please see the instructions below.
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4325/job