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• The
  incumbent will develop data bases to respond to data and enter data collected
  on process indicators on daily basis and support analysis for evidence
  based programming and reporting to
• Enter
  data from primary or other sources into a computer system and /or move
  data from one part of a computer database to another locations
• Act
  as proofreader, double checking to make sure that the data being entered
  is correct. This may include checking the data for basic errors in
  arithmetic or making sure that data is entered in accordance with the
  procedure outlined by the organization
• Apply
  specialized knowledge that allows professionals to interpret the captured
  data
• In
  addition to basic proofing, a data management  Officer will be  responsible for providing more complex
  fact checking such as making call-backs to check the veracity of the data
  being entered
• The
  data management officer will  also
  be  responsible for formulating data
  into readable reports, this will entail assembling complicated statistical
  tables, collating material from different sources and making copies of
  finished product.
• Ensure
  that the data is well organized and stored for easy access.
• Maintain
  an organized filling system of source documents and other support
  documentation to ensure audit trail
• Ensure
  that the data is well organized and stored for easy access
• The
  data coordinator may also perform various administrative functions related
  to collection, entry and dissemination of data, including preparing
  packages and letters and sending mail, Faxes and email.
• Adhoc
  support such as responding to data requests from time to time and
  supporting in data analysis to support reporting and evidence based
  programming.

• The
  ideal applicants for the Intrahealth International USAID RHITES-E Data
  Management Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in public
  health, Quantitative Economics, statistics or Post graduate in related
  discipline in M&E, Informatics, and Demography;  a Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Three
  years for Masters and 5 years for bachelors degree of relevant experience
  of implementing monitoring and evaluation of formal and informal health
  systems
• Previous
  data management and M&E experience for USAID funded Projects is
  desirable
• Demonstrated
  analytical skills to analyses and present data that responds to the varying
  information needs to measure the outcomes of the activity interventions
  and support activity supervision.
• Must
  possess a firm command of data analytics and data base management in one
  of the following technical areas: HIV/TB indicators, MNCH/FP indicators
  and HSS. 
• Proficient
  use of Microsoft office especially Excel.
• Knowledge
  of statistical package e.g. EPI-Info, SPSS and R is an added advantage.
• Excellent
  analytical skills
• Database
  software; SQL aplus, Access

• Accountability
  Holds self accountable for
  all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows
  through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the
  greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for
  IntraHealth’s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and
  behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
• Effective
  Communication (Oral and Written) Understands effective communication concepts, tools and
  techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical
  concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and
  receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through
  the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Interpersonal
  Relationships Knowledge of
  and the ability to effectively interact within and across Divisions,
  Departments/Country Offices in a constructive and collaborative manner.

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