Medical Data Processing Officer

Location:                                           Gwanda

Type of contract:                              Fixed term duration, with a three-month probation period

Immediate Supervisor:                    Project Medical Responsible

Starting Date:                                   January 2024

Objective of the Post:

Carrying out medical data collection, entry, and analysis of activities into the mission database recording all relevant clinical and demographic data on patients in small scale mining sites. Ensure data quality/reliability, according to MSF protocols and maintain confidentiality while producing the appropriate, updated documents for the medical team in order to support decision making.

Job Requirements:

• Performing data entry of all epidemiological information into selected databases program and creating appropriate reports, providing data for project development purposes.
• Ensuring that all data entered has been authorized and that appropriate documentation has been received.
• Ensuring all data collected and entered to databases is consistently accurate and complete. Being responsible for ensuring that quality control queries of the database are followed up, ensuring identification of data entry errors and corrections.
• Communicating regularly with the medical team , assisting in the (re) training when necessary, on proper registration of patients, proper filling of the various forms, clarifying queries, obtaining missing information and correcting errors, ensuring they have ongoing sufficient supplies of necessary hardcopy data collection forms.
• Assisting in the compilation and preparation of regular reports and providing detailed information to medical team on artisinal and small scale miners health.
• Filing documents according to MSF standards.

 Educational and Professional Background:

• Diploma in Health Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Management or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in health/hospital data entry/analysis
• Experience in working with public institutions - MOH and NGO environment.
• Experience in operational research and data processing an added advantage.
• Computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail & Internet) a must; reporting and analysis skills in excel or Ms-access is required

• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken and other local languages

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their detailed CVs & motivation letter indicating the position being applied for on or before  21 December 2023, to The Human Resources Assistant, MSF-Belgium, 4 Lawley Street, Gwanda or by email to msfocb-gwanda-adminfin@brussels.msf.org

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of advert closure.

 Please note that MSF-Belgium, Zimbabwe Mission does not solicit any organization or individual to recruit on their behalf. No fee is charged throughout the recruitment, selection, and placement process. Canvassing will lead to disqualification of candidates. MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic origins, religion or belief or sexual orientation

Qualified candidates from Matabeleland South are encouraged to apply.