Data Entry Clerk Job in Nairobi Kenya 2015

Data Entry Clerk Job in Nairobi Kenya 2015
March 24, 2015 Job Description
Job Description: Data Entry Clerk
Background: Harvard School of Public Health is conducting a study in collaboration with Jacaranda Health, a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
Jacaranda Health combines business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and
reproductive health services to low-income urban women.
As it builds a network of maternity hospitals, Jacaranda Health has launched one clinic in Nairobi in 2012, a second in 2014, and two more are in process in other locations in the region.
Location: NairobiJob Summary: This study is seeking two Data Entry Clerks to report to our Team Leader/Program Manager for Research and Evaluation.
This individual will work closely with the Team Leader and Program Manager to enter data from a maternal health research project.
Data entry clerk roles for this position will include but are not limited to:
Conducting data entry
Ensuring data quality
Working with the Program Manager to improve and refine data entry tools
We are looking for someone who is interested in refining their data skills.
This person should be an intelligent, proactive, and flexible individual with experience conducting data entry for health research projects.Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
General
Arrive to work promptly and reliably
Work with the Project Manager to implement improvements to data collection tools and data entry platforms
• Conduct data entry using computer data entry system
• Conduct backchecking by phone to ensure the highest data quality
• Run preliminary data analysis, as assigned
• Attend to other administrative duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors’ degree or college diploma/certificate
1-2 years of work experience in data entry
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
Experience with data collection through household and/or phone surveys, exit interviews, focus groups, observation strongly preferred
Dependable and upholding highest level of honesty and confidentiality
High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Proactive, self-motivated and team-oriented
Ability to multi-task effectively
Comfortable with interviewing individuals over the phone
Ability to withstand demanding targets; does well under pressure
Desired
Experience or familiarity with maternal or newborn health
Experience with pilot studies, especially related to improving data collection tools
Proficient in Microsoft (MS Excel in particular); familiarity with database management programs is a plus
Familiarity with KoBo a plus How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply by:
1. Completing the online form available by clicking here: Data Entry Clerk Application Form – Mar 2015 or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/forms/Zdhc6iIJtp
2. Submitting their CV to jobs@jacarandahealth.org with subject title, “DELIVERY DATA ENTRY CLERK APPLICATION – FULL NAME”. Please copy and paste this title in the email subject and replace “FULL NAME” with applicant’s full name.Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered.
No calls please.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to confirm all submissions.
Submission should be received by April 10, 2015.