Medical Data Processing Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct, which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Data Processing Officer

Location: Sokoto
Job Type: Indefinite Contract

Main objective and Responsibility of the position

• To carry out medical data collection and entry activities into the mission database recording all relevant clinical and demographic data on patients and ensuring data quality/reliability, according to MSF protocols and maintaining confidentiality while producing the appropriate, updated documents for the medical team in order to support decision making processes.

General Accountabilities

• Perform data entry of epidemiological information into designated databases, ensuring all data is accurate and complete.
• Ensure all data entered is authorized, supported by proper documentation, and compliant with MSF standards.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and health facilities to gather and compile relevant data.
• Monitor data collection processes, including ATFC/ITFC surveillance, malnutrition tally sheets, and PPN tracking.
• Ensure timely submission of statistical reports and data analysis to supervisors.
• Participate in data review meetings and support data collection for research and surgical interventions.
• Maintain organized, secure filing systems and ensure patient data confidentiality.
• Regularly back up data and participate in data cleaning and file tracing exercises.
• Assist in the preparation of regular reports (weekly/monthly) for medical and laboratory teams.
• Communicate with healthcare workers (HCWs) to support the proper registration of patients, form completion, and error correction.

Requirements (Qualifications)

• Higher education with proven computer literacy is essential.
• Degree in Information and Technology (IT) or mathematics field is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in data entry/analysis.

Languages:

• Local language is essential (Hausa, Fulani).
• Mission language desirable.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation, Team work and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
And
To complete their application, email their Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details to: sokoto-jobs@oca.msf.org using "MEDICAL DATA PROCESSING OFFICER" as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 9th February, 2025 (5:00PM).

Notes

• NO Transportation and/or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCA.
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• Qualified FEMALE candidates are encouraged to apply