Aurum Group Recent Job Vacancy – Apply Now!

The Aurum Institute is offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Global Health Research and Systems. We are focused on research, support and implementing integrated approaches to managing TB and HIV

Job Title: Data Officer
Location: Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Reference: # [IMPAACT4TB]Contract Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related

Position Description
The Data Officer will assist IMPAACT4TB facility ART and DOT units enrol patients onto the project at sentinel sites. He/she will collect and manage data, participate in monitoring and evaluation project field activities, and will report directly to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager and must maintain communication and coordination with Aurum Ghana Office on all field related decisions.

Field Data Officer will:
•Be responsible for collecting and recording data from IMPAACT4TB sentinel sites and ensure accurate data is captured and recorded into the respective data collection tools in a timely manner;
•Ensure that all routine data are appropriately entered into the national report system – DHIMS2 platform;
•Conduct routine data audit and of all data entered onto national reporting system – DHIMS2 against facility generated data;
•Ensure timely and complete reporting of all sentinel sites implemented activities in accordance with approved reporting formats;
•Identify gaps and challenges with existing data collection and management system and report to M & E Manager;
•Liaise with Programme Coordinators and other technical personnel in communicating project information needs;
•Compile data and prepare monthly reports in line with the required formats;
•Coordinate sentinel sites visits by the M&E unit and assist in verifying the accuracy of reported data;
•Ensure that data queries from M&E unit are addressed in an accurate and timely manner;
•Gather information on lessons learned and success stories.

Requirements
Educational Qualification
Minimum of a Diploma in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or in any related field.

Knowledge/Experience
•At least 2 years of health information and data management experience.
•Experience of working in a non-governmental health project is an added advantage.
•Good level of proficiency in Window Excel and quantitative analysis.
•Conversant with different M & E tools, surveys, surveillance system and evaluations.

Behavioural competencies and skills
•Flexible and easy to train in different data collection tools;
•Good interpersonal skills;
•Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
•Ability to work independently most of the time;
•Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload.

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Application  Deadline 28/07/2020