MSF Belgium Data Technician Jobs in Kibera, Nairobi 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.

Main tasks include, but not limited to:

Enter data into the various projects databasesConduct routine data quality checksMaintain confidentiality of medical recordsPerform specific file reviews when neededQualifications and requirements:

Essential
Computer literateAttentive to detailsAbility to manage own workload and work with deadlinesGood communication skillsPunctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when requiredBe a team player with a humanitarian spiritMinimum of 1 year of professional experience as Data Technician or similar positionDiploma in Computer Studies, Health Information Systems or related fieldParticular knowledge or experience to analyse data in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Epidata and EpiInfo software is desiredWorking 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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