DATA ASSISTANT (Mombasa)

REF No: DATA/ASST/02/2024

Tujitegemee is a five-year program under Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (KHPQS) funded by USAID PEPFAR to implement OVC & DREAMS programs in the coastal region counties of Kilifi and Mombasa. The project is implemented by Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT).  Tujitegemee is currently in year 4 of implementation and aims at increasing access and Demand to Quality HIV Prevention Services and increasing access to Quality Health and Social Services among OVC/DREAMS and their families.

AMURT wishes to recruit 1 data Assistant who will be based in Mombasa County to support data entry in the CPMIS database.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least a Diploma in Heath Records and information technology or  a related field
• Experience in OVC data management and working with CPMIS for at least 2 Years is a MUST
• Knowledgeable in Case management Steps and process
• Data entry experience in an NGO project would be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices  Basic understanding of databases
• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail
• Positive attitude & an open mind

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the proper filing system is per AMURT and USAID Tujitegemee filing management SOP.
• Receive completed forms, verify and validate for completeness, accuracy, and integrity
• Enter data from paper formats into computer files or database systems
• Support Data for decision-making at the site level
• Update existing data whenever required
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Perform regular backups to ensure data storage
• Verifying and keying in data in the CPIMS/PMIS database
• Help in retrieval and storage of beneficiary and program files
• Write site-level M&E Reports
• Provide data for and participate in monthly data review meetings at the LIP level
• Participate in DQAs
• Perform regular data cleaning to ensure quality OVC data in CPMIS
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all the information concerning the project beneficiaries (OVCs, Caregivers, Guardians, or relatives mentioned in the files) during and after the contractual period.
• Carry out any other responsibilities related to your duties as assigned by your supervisor from time to time
• The employee’s job description will be reviewed annually by the employee and supervisor.

All applicants should urgently email a letter of application, CV, certificates, and relevant testimonials to jobs2022@amurtafrica.org by 7^th March 2024. Candidates should clearly indicate the position applied for and its Reference number as DATA/ASST /02/2024 as the email subject. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

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