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Job Title:        Data Clerk (Fresher NGO Job
Opportunities)

Organization: International
Rescue Committee

Duty Station:
Uganda

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

About US:

The International
Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by
conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It
was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in
Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens
of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced.
Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to
rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from
violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging
education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping
communities promote peace and long-term development.

Job Summary:  The Data Clerk will be based in the
field-Health Facility or field Office and shall be responsible for providing
smooth flow and access to information through records management for action and
decision making.

S/he will record
data, provide guidance on data recording, compilation, use, reporting and
management. S/he will produce and submit Periodic health activity reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
The Data
clerk will be responsible for compiling data collected within Health
departments as he /she works alongside the M&E officer Arua. Main duties
shall include among entering data in databases and maintaining accurate records
of the sector, managing office stock, ensuring proper filling of HIS/HMIS
forms. Our ideal candidate must have essential data entry skills, fast typing
with an eye for detail and familiarity with spreadsheets.

·       
Ensure
the use of standard MoH/Donor data tools and reporting Forms

·       
Facilitate
smooth flow and access to information through records management for action and
decision making.

·       
Guidance
on data recording, use, reporting and management.

·       
Periodic
reports submitted.

Key Activities and Outputs

·       
Ensure
availability and use of Standard/revised HMIS/HIS data tools at all departments
of the health facility.

·       
Providing
guidance on use of the HMIS/HIS data tools to ensure completeness, consistency,
and correctness in filling the registers.

·       
Promptly
provide data on notifiable/integrated disease surveillance and response.

·       
Prepare
and timely entry of daily, weekly and monthly data from all facilities for
making reports.

·       
Provide
feedback to the facility staff on health service provision for decision making.

·       
Enter
data into the electronic database.

·       
Imparting
knowledge and skills to staff by organizing mentor-ships and review meetings on
data management.

·       
Participate
in capacity building activities (Trainings, Orientations, Mentorship, meetings
etc).

·       
Adhering
to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.

·       
Perform
any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Data Clerk job
placement must hold a Diploma or certificate in Medical records and Health
Management Information System from a recognized, licensed and accredited
institution with at least one year of progressive experience in health record
management –Essential.

·       
Applied
Knowledge in use of HMIS/HIS data tools.

·       
One year
if work experience in a busy health setting.

·       
Good
Computer skills including Ms Excel, Power Point and Word

·       
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.

·       
Ability
to completely record, accurately compile and Produce timely reports.

·       
Good
communication and interpersonal skills.

·       
Ability
to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an
added advantage).

·       
Flexible
and able to work with team in a dynamic and diverse environment.

·       
Language
Skills: Good standard of spoken and written English Language.  Ability to speak any of the languages spoken
in South Sudan is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.

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Here

The IRC and IRC
workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way –
Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and
Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation.

Deadline: 20^th July 2020

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