Data Clerk at Malteser International

Responsibilities:

The Data entry clerk is expected to carry out data entry from paper questionnaires into a pre-designed SPSS format for the M-Afya survey data from the field. The data clerk will conduct the work under guidance of the M-Afya M&E Manager and ensure that s/he hands over good quality data that represents what was obtained on the field.

• Prepare questionnaires for computer data entry by compiling and sorting information
• Study and understand all instructions included in the questionnaire.
• Process questionnaires by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or clarifying with data collectors for resolution.
• Ensure each questionnaire is properly and completely entered into SPSS.
• Verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data.
• Ensure confidentiality of information provided by the respondent on the questionnaire.
• Make a detailed note of how many questionnaires were received, entered into SPSS and void.
• Ensure that questionnaires are properly handled and handed back to the M&E manager
• Ensure that work done is backed up in the organisational server
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Reports to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Kenya

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma course in health related field
• Previous data entry experience
• Proficient in the use of SPSS
• Previous experience in data entry will be an advantage
• An understanding of data quality issues

Personal Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Possesses initiative and is able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to cope under tight deadlines

Conditions:

• Starting date: 1^st June 2017
• Duty Station: Nairobi County, Kenya
• Duration of contract: 2 weeks
• Remuneration according to qualification and experience
• Kindly note that this a national position with a local contract