Location
Mwinilunga, Mpulungu and Samfya, Ndola, Zambia
Apply BeforeSep 03, 2026
Job description
Description:
Job summary
Reports to Data Coordinator. Working with the District Health Information Officers, as well as District Focal Point Persons, this position involves the collection and entry of patient data into paper-based and electronic data collection tools.
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
Builds capacity of MoH staff in data entry, retrieval, analysis, visualization and reporting using DHIS2.
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
Assists clinical staff in ensuring all registers are available and fully updated; participating in the compilation of HIA2 reports at the facility and ensuring there is consistent reporting across all facility reports
Works with District Health Information Officer/ Facility TB Focal Point persons, Facility In-Charge to initiate and actively participate in facility data review meetings
Attends weekly all meetings as requested by facility or CIDRZ staff
Assists in the improvement of all data collection tools by providing feedback for improvements and new feature inclusions
Handles patient data with utmost confidentiality and follow the set data safety procedures as specified
Qualifications
Grade 12 Certificate
Diploma in Computer Studies, M&E, Social Sciences or related fields
1 Year data entry experience
Experience in data quality management
Good understanding of SmartCare, Yathu, FIMS and DHIS2 will be an added advantage
Good understanding of SmartCare will be an added advantage
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Originally posted on WakandaJobs.com - Source: www.wakandajobs.com
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