Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Data Associate Ref No. DA/TB/31/10/22
Ndola, Kitwe, Chingola, Mufulira, Luanshya, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Mumbwa, Serenje, Mansa, Samfya, Mwense, Kawambwa, Lusaka, Chinsali, Mpika, Isoka, Nakonde, Kasama, Mbala, Mpulungu, Mungwi, Solwezi, Kalumbila, Mwinilunga, Kabompo – Lusaka District, Lusaka Province
Reports to Data Coordinator. The incumbent collects and enters patient data into a reporting system.
Main duties
- Enters all patient interaction data in an accurate and timely manner from all service points as guided by SOPs and associated relevant documentation
- Ensures accurate and complete data is submitted on time
- Responds to all routine and ad-hoc data queries and verifications promptly
- Provides data and M&E support to health facility staff and CIDRZ in-house clinical staff
- Provides weekly and monthly data collection reports, highlighting challenges and success
- Adheres strictly to data confidentiality
- With the help of the Data Coordinators, develop weekly and monthly data collection schedules
- Assists clinical staff in ensuring all registers are available and up to date; participating in the compilation of HIA2 at the facility and ensuring there is consistent reporting across all facility reports
- Initiates and actively participates in facility data review meetings, liaising with the District Data Coordinator, Facility Coordinator and the Facility In-Charge
- Attends weekly all meetings as requested by facility or CIDRZ staff
- Provides onsite support for all E-first activities, including training and mentorship all relevant facility staff
- Provides reports as requested by Provincial and District Health Offices
- Assists in the improvement of all data collection tools by providing feedback for improvements and new feature inclusions
- Handles computer equipment responsibly, keeping inventory of all assigned equipment
- Handles patient data with utmost confidentiality and follow the set data safety procedures as specified
- Routinely backs up patient data as directed and submit copy on time e.g. SmartCare TDBs
Main duties
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum Diploma in Computer Studies, M&E, Social Sciences or related fields
- Experience in data quality management
- Good understanding of SmartCare will be an added advantage
- Good analytical skills