Data Entry Operator at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent humanitarian medical NGO that was created in 2009 by professionals of humanitarian medicine. ALIMA’s mission is to provide medical care in emergency situations or medical catastrophes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Entry Operator

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose

• Carry out all activities related to entry of medical data into the mission database, according to ALIMA protocols and maintain confidentiality, in order to have reliable and up-to-date information.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

• Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in mission’s database on a regular basis and according to ALIMA protocols.
• Participate in compilation of data both from ALIMA structures and from collaborating health facilities.
• Participate in the search for missing data.
• Update files of existing patients and make any corrections needed.
• Make regular back-ups of all data processed.
• Look after all equipment provided and keep recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files.
• Report any issue concerning data management to superior 
• Elaborate statistical reports when required by the medical team.
• Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.
• The responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive and other work may be requested depending on the needs of the mission.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma in Statistics, Lab. tech, and related field
• Experience: Essential 1 year experience in Data entry. Experience with NGO desirable.
• Languages: English language essential. Local language desirable.
• Knowledge:   Strong Computer skills (word, excel, access). Able to learn and use software used for recording (i.e. EpiData, EpiInfo, etc.). Desirable knowledge on medical statistics data bases.
• Skills:  Results, commitment, flexibility, commitment, stress management, etc.
• Remains discreet about the professional and personal life of team members

General Skills:

• Must be English spoken and written, and local language desirable (Hausa and Kanuri).
• Good knowledge of working in Maiduguri Borno state context.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, database management and professional Google apps).
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Reliability, service-oriented, and capacity to work in a team.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online