Data Clerk at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB, globally and locally. The organization is an international center of expertise for TB control. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; this includes doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of the second 'killer’ infectious disease and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB. Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by succesfully driving back TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s we also share our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. Our vision is: A world free of tuberculosis. Our mission is: The global elimination of TB through the development and implementation of effective, efficient and sustainable TB control strategies. - See more at: http://www.kncvtbc.org/about-kncv#sthash.Z4Xtby3N.dpuf

Purpose of the job

• The Data Clerk will assist in the Drug-resistant Survey (DRS) data management activities. Ensure timely and accurate documentation, compilation, and reporting of survey data in line with the DRS data management requirements including paper and electronic data systems data management, data verification and triangulation to ensure quality, as well as providing support for record/patient retrieval/escort and knowledge management activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate collection and reporting of survey data.
• Support data entry, collection, compilation and reporting according to the DRS data management plan.
• Facilitate accurate and complete documentation on survey R&R tools.
• Conduct daily data verification and triangulation of relevant source documents to identify and rectify anomalies or errors in survey data.
• Participate in record/document retrieval and survey participants’ (patient) support system.
• Participate in weekly data review and quality improvement meetings.
• Assist in adapting & implementing survey-specific tools & techniques to ensure data quality.
• Support data processing capacity and knowledge management activities.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications 

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in social sciences or public health or any other related field
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers and Kobo collect tool.
• Experience with public health projects, research projects or working in a hospital setting is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approachable and good listener
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, and handle pressure.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Method of Application

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