Data Entry Jobs in Kenya / Mgmt Clerk

2014 NGO Jobs in Kenya

NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following positions in a Penile Microbiome study (Afya Jozi, Afya Jamii)

Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women.

NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health.

Job Title : Data Entry & Management Clerk

Location : Kisumu

Reporting To : Reseach Director

Purpose: Responsible for data entry and management of data gathered within and outside the clinic.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities.
• Processes research study and patient documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the team leader for resolution.
• Enters clients and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format.
• Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
• Verifies entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
• Tests clients and account system changes and upgrades by inputting new data; reviewing output.
• Secures information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications and competencies

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a research setting.
• Sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Stata or its equivalent. Working knowledge of MS Access is desirable.
• A diploma in Information Technology or data management or equivalent professional level

Desirable attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness
• Data Entry Skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

Applications Should Include:

• A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
• A current CV
• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title on the subject line.

Applications should be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 24th February, 2014