DATA CLERK – KISII & NAIROBI

Position Summary
To manage health systems and records in the PACT supported sites making sure all reports are accurate and timely.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Updating of data management tools including registers based at the CCC and MCH in the health facilities.
2. Updating files and opening of new files for new clients
3. Management of the filing system at the CCC i.e. filing and retrieval.
4. Data reconstruction and computerization from source documents as required
5. Data entry of routine data into the IQ Care database
6. Data quality checks against client data from medical records
7. Flagging of files for CD4, counseling, eligibility and starting of ARVs
8. Compilation of the monthly facility reports (e.g. MOH 711) and other required reports
9. To ensure that all patient encounter forms in the files assigned to him/her are accurately and completely entered into respective forms in IQ Care.
10. To conduct data quality checks and audits on data entered into IQ Care and share with the respective supervisor.
11. To work across different sites and ensure no backlogs of data.
12. Notify the relevant clinical team in case of omissions, errors or ambiguous entries in the forms for updating and corrections to enhance accurate documentation.
13. Reconstruct information from blue card into IQ Care where patient encounter forms are missing but blue card is available and complete.
14. Ensure the file has been a valid number and is filed back into its filling place. Ensure the files have respective tracer cards where applicable.

Qualifications

1. College Diploma with a specialization in Health Records and Information, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Health Informatics, Statistics or Mathematics.
2. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience handling health records, statistical data or population/ demographic data or information.
3. Good computer skills on Ms Office applications especially Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms Access. Ms PowerPoint.
4. Knowledge of data management principles.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your application and CV to hr@mgickenya.orgby September 16, 2016. Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.