Data Officer (2 Openings) at Aids Healthcare Foundation
Job Description
Job Summary
The Data Officer will be responsible for the collection, entry, validation, and management of client-level health data to ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting across AHF-supported facilities. The role supports routine Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) functions, including data quality assurance, performance monitoring, and reporting in line with MOHS and AHF requirements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate collection, validation, and timely reporting of routine program data (weekly, monthly, quarterly) in alignment with reporting frameworks.
- Manage data capture and integrity across EMRs, Web PPR, and Excel-based systems, ensuring compliance with data governance and security standards.
- Generate analytical M&E reports and dashboards to support performance monitoring, strategic planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Implement data quality assurance mechanisms, including routine data verification, validation, and Data Quality Audits (DQAs).
- Collaborate with facility leadership and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen client tracking systems including missed appointments, defaulter tracing, and linkage/retention monitoring.
- Ensure standardization, availability, and optimal utilization of data collection and reporting tools across all supported facilities.
- Establish and maintain structured data management systems, including electronic and hardcopy filing, archiving, and retrieval processes.
- Facilitate and actively participate in facility and district-level data review meetings, providing actionable insights and strengthening feedback loops for continuous quality improvement.
- Support program planning processes, site activation, and staff capacity building through technical mentorship on M&E systems and data use.
Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required
- Possess an Advanced Diploma or higher in Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health Informatics, or a related field.
- Have at least 2 years of experience in data management within HIV/AIDS or public health programs.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge of national HIV data systems, key indicators, and reporting frameworks.
- Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to data protection standards.
- Exhibit advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards), MS Access, and other Office applications.
- Apply practical experience with EMRs, DHIS2, HMIS, and mobile data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, KoboCollect).
- Show strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain ≥99% data accuracy.
- Effectively engage stakeholders and translate data into actionable insights for decision-making.
- Design and interpret data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to support program performance monitoring and planning.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters to: [email protected]
Deadline: 10 April 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Shortlisting will be conducted on a rolling basis.
