The MIS Officer will be responsible for ensuring the prompt entry of data into the appropriate platforms, ensuring real-time availability of data for reporting purposes to meet donor requirements of the GC7. They will oversee a team of Data Entry Clerks (DECs) to ensure that all data is up-to-date and meets reporting timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
- Data entry into the EMR
- Ensuring the quality of data on all databases.
- Taking full responsibility for the quality of generated data and ensuring that the database meets program needs through updates, cleaning, and data management.
- Supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer in their work within the state.
- Ensuring all registers and databases are up to date.
- Providing leadership and supervision to the DECs.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Must possess a relevant Degree/HND from a recognized institution.
- 1-2 years post NYSC experience in health sector information management preferably in HIV data management duties.
- Should also have one (1) year experience in HIV Monitoring and Evaluation.
- A minimum of one (1) year working experience with database tools is an added advantage.
Skills and competencies:
- Proficient in using electronic databases.
- Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
- Strong computer skills particularly in excel spreadsheets, database, and statistical applications.
- Competence in the use of DHIS2 (Data entry, pivot table and analytics)
- Conversant with the use of electronic medical record (LAMIS)
- Good report writing skills.
- Good mentoring and supervision skills.
- Ability to think out of the box in solving programmatic bottle necks.
- Ability to work independently, and in team.
- Knowledgeable in commodities management and reporting
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
