Data Clerk- Maiduguri 1 at International Medical Corps 98 views5 applications

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations.

International Medical Corps has been operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It currently has its country office in Abuja and field offices in Kano, Sokoto, Damboa, Dikwa and Maiduguri where it is implementing emergency Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and Protection programs, and also building capacity of local health systems and structures, ensuring the provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care.

International Medical Corps is therefore looking for a suitable candidates to fill the position of

Data Clerk to be based in its Maiduguri Office

Position: Nigerian nationals only

DATA CLERK-MAIDUGURI

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be in charge of data entry in the implementation of Nutrition/Food Assistance Project. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a database of the beneficiaries, distributions and prepare monthly reports. Under the supervision and guidance of the Nutrition Coordinator, s/he will be expected to ensure that high quality data is maintained and communicated to the relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, s/he will be expected to demonstrate strong numerical, analytical and statistical competencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make sure that accurate data are entered into the database
• Review data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the team leader for resolution.
• Create a database for nutrition supplies.
• transcribe information into required electronic format
• Create a database of all registered beneficiaries and update database on a regular basis;
• Compile and Analyze Data from Mass Screening
• respond to requests for information and access relevant files
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge and experience of data base skills;
• Good computer skills especially Word and Excel.
• Organization, Typing, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Decision Making, Independence, Analyzing Information , Results Driven, Energy Level
• Ability to keep clear and up to date records
• ability to work under pressure
• knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures
• Experience with different Data entry management software within a humanitarian organization

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of Higher National Diploma in Statistics, Economics, Business Management or other related disciplines and at least two (2) years of professional experience in Food Security interventions. Experience in north east Nigeria is an added advantage.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors

How to apply:

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager, International Medical Corps via the email:

[email protected]

Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.

Deadline for submission is July 21st, 2017