RTP Data Clerk at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all HIV Counseling and Testing related data is entered into the electronic data base and registers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that all data entered into the electronic data base is regularly cleaned to remove all errors before utilization in analysis and generation of reports.
• Liaise with the data manager to fix all inconsistencies/errors identified in the data
• Monitor performance of the data capture applications and immediately report mal functions to the data manager to trouble shoot.
• Ensure that data is kept confidential at all times including the data entry room.
• Regularly validate data received vs data entered to facilitate reconciliation with the HIV testing commodities consumption. This will entail physical counts.
• Generate reports as requested by the data manager to inform programmatic performance on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all entered hard copy data are properly labeled and archived/stored in a systematic manner to facilitate easy retrieval when necessary.
• Document and report all incidents arising to the data manager immediately for appropriate action to be taken.
• Any other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Health Records or statistics from a recognised institution
• Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analysing reports
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in an NGO environment or Hospital setting
• Familiar with the experience in NASCOP/MOH reporting requirements and data collection tools
• Should have exceptional knowledge in use of applications like MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and Internet Explorer with some computer troubleshooting skills

Core Competencies

• Commitment to the vision and mission of AHF-Kenya;
• Follow instructions given in both verbal and written format;
• Effective time management;
• Good interpersonal and written communication;
• Integrity;
• Ability and willingness to work in a team;
• Carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Self-driven with capacity to work under minimal or no supervision;
• Should have good leadership skills

Language Skills

• Fluency in English;
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and writing;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.