Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. A worldwide movement MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation's founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation. Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland. Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff - most of whom are hired locally - work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide. Humanitarian action MSF's work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation. MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments. MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law. Bearing witness and speaking out MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention. At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests. Quality medical care MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases. Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.
Main objective and Responsibility of the position
- To carry out medical data collection and entry activities into the mission database recording all relevant clinical and demographic data on patients and ensuring data quality/reliability, according to MSF protocols and maintaining confidentiality while producing the appropriate, updated documents for the medical team in order to support decision making processes.
General Accountabilities
- Perform data entry of epidemiological information into designated databases, ensuring all data is accurate and complete.
- Ensure all data entered is authorized, supported by proper documentation, and compliant with MSF standards.
- Assist in the preparation of regular reports (weekly/monthly) for medical and laboratory teams.
- Communicate with healthcare workers (HCWs) to support the proper registration of patients, form completion, and error correction.
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and health facilities to gather and compile relevant data.
- Monitor data collection processes, including ATFC/ITFC surveillance, malnutrition tally sheets, and PPN tracking.
- Ensure timely submission of statistical reports and data analysis to supervisors.
- Participate in data review meetings and support data collection for research and surgical interventions.
- Maintain organized, secure filing systems and ensure patient data confidentiality.
- Regularly back up data and participate in data cleaning and file tracing exercises.
Requirements (Qualifications)
- Higher education with proven computer literacy is essential.
- Degree in Information and Technology (IT) or mathematics field is desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in data entry/analysis.
Languages:
- Local language is essential (Hausa, Fulani).
- Mission language desirable.
Knowledge:
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
Competencies:
- Results and Quality Orientation, Team work and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.
Method of Application
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