Data Manager
Terms Of Reference
ABH Partners (ABH) is an international development consulting organization providing proficient technical assistance in sectors of Health, Nutrition and WASH, Education and Training, Social and Economic Empowerment, and others. We work in countries like Ethiopia, Syria, Libya, U.S.A. U.A.E, etc. with governments, corporates, not for-profit entities, and multilateral/bilateral agencies including the World Bank, USAID, WFP, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO, KOICA, EU, etc.
ABH Partners Plc is a leading consultancy and human resources sourcing firm in Ethiopia with about 15 years of experience in supporting the implementation of development programs and projects. ABH exists to fuel synergistic societal growth by harnessing local knowledge and international standard. Dedicated to the betterment of societal development, technical assistance, and knowledge management, ABH has gained credibility and industry experience in the development sector in general.
ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position of Data Manager
Job Title: ImPACT Africa Data Manager
Required Number: 1 (One)
Duty Station: Amhara Region, Bahir Dar
Expected Duration: 2 years
Expected Start Date: Immediately after concluding the contract agreement
Programmatically Reports To: ImPACT Africa Program Director
Collaborates With: ImPACT Africa Residency Program Directors, ImPACT Africa Simulation and Long-Distance Lecture Coordinator,
ImPACT Africa IT Managers, other ImPACT Africa staff and partners
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Understand the study design and objectives in order to assist in the successful implementation of the study
- Learn the REDCap database system
- Train staff and data collectors on the use of REDCap (also introduction to computers when necessary)
- Travel to locations where data collection is required to oversee and/or perform data collection
- Liaise with hospital staff, students, and patients to obtain the required information
- Provide technical assistance to the anesthesia staff in data collection
- Protect data and patient confidentiality
- Process completed study tools by reviewing data for deficiencies and returning incomplete documents to the relevant data collector for resolution
- Ensure timely completion of the data collection tools by the anesthesia team
- Perform data entry in line with the set data program techniques and procedures
- In collaboration with IT Manager, care for and maintain data collection equipment, including tablets and computers
- Present summaries of data on a monthly basis and/or when queried
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in calls/meetings with ImPACT Africa staff and partners, as needed
- Obtain and submit receipts (e.g. for internet
services) to Assist International in a timely manner
- Determine best practices for data quality, backup, and storage
- Create an efficient data management schedule in line with field support activities.
Desired Qualifications
- BSc degree in computer science, IT-related fields with Health Records back ground
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in similar position
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Independent judgment and resourcefulness
- Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Prior data entry experience
- Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
- Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
- Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
Qualified applicants can apply by clicking on the apply now tab on top of the page.