Data Entry Clerks at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) - Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Anambra, Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Gombe, Benue and Bauchi

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position of:

Job Title: Data Entry Clerks (Consultants) for NOMIS database update

Ref Number: DC-HIV-001-2015
Locations: FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Anambra, Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Gombe, Benue and Bauchi.
Reporting to: M&E Coordinator

Job Descriptions

• ARFH is hereby seeking for qualified and experienced data management consultants who will be required to manage data entry into the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS).
• The successful candidates will collect, review and enter all OVC paper based records into the electronic platform at CBO offices located in different geo-political zones of the country for an approximate period of 2 weeks.

Responsibilities
The specific tasks of the data entry clerks are:

• Attend the Central training on the data collection methods using NOMIS
• With the CBO focal person and the M&E officer, the data entry clerk will facilitate a desk review including collation, correction and updating of incomplete entries/records and transfer into the electronic platform
• Facilitate the completion of NOMIS set up and installation for the respective Community based organizations
• Provide on-the-job mentorship to the CBO M&E officers on use of NOMIS
• Ensure complete entry of backlog of all available OVC data set from program records into NOMIS database
• Provide regular and daily feedback on completed task via e-mail
• Assist CBO M&E officer with real-time entry of OVC data into NOMIS database
• Assist in the analysis of the OVC NOMIS data set and clean up/correction of incorrect and incomplete entries
• Overall, ensure complete, accurate and quality of OVC data in NOMIS database
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the ARFH team.
• Deliverables
• Completed NOMIS database for specific CBO
• Mentorship report for CBO M&E staff
• Activity report for NOMIS backlog data entry and analysis of OVC record
• Fully completed timesheet and retirement forms. All advances must be adequately retired using approved retirement forms

Qualifications

• Minimum of Diploma or B.Sc in Statistics or any other related field.
• Relevant experience in data management with special reference to OVC and HIV related data set
• Computer literacy and excellent hands on experience with Microsoft Office especially excel spreadsheets
• Experience in working as a data clerk in a Donor Funded project is a must
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team with little or no supervision
• Excellent report writing skills and fluency in spoken English language is an advantage
• Duration of the activity will be about 14 days. This includes the central level training, actual field work and analysis of data:

Skills Required:

• Outstanding oral and written communications and editing skills, with proven ability to compile information coherently and succinctly;
• Ability to facilitate interviews and focus group discussions among very different types of informants;
• Previous experience in conducting electronic data entry and familiarity with NOMIS will be highly desired
• Ability to demonstrate excellent research and fact-checking skills;
• High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter (in one MS Word Document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] Applicants are advised to provide their functional e-mails and mobile phone numbers on their application, as well as professional referees. Please indicate the reference number and your place of residence on your application.

Note:

• Applicants that are resident in the states of assignment will be given preference.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).