Vacancy: Data
Entry Clerk
Background
Jacaranda Health
is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East
Africa. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide
affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban
women.
We strive to be
a data-driven company which improves its quality of care, operational
efficiency, and the health outcomes for our patients by carefully monitoring
our results.
Job Summary
Jacaranda Health
Ltd is looking for an intelligent, proactive, and flexible individual with data
entry experience with great attention to detail to fill the position of a Data
Entry Clerk.
This individual
will be responsible for entering data from medical record paper forms into an
electronic system.
This position is
initially on a three (3) months fixed term contract basis.
This can
transform to a full time role, upon establishing performance and fit with the
organization.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate daily transcription of data primarily from paper medical records into an electronic system
- Audit the quality of the data entry
- Maintain processes of tracking daily data entry using Excel spreadsheets and electronic tools
- Perform additional data entry tasks (of patient satisfaction surveys, other) into our electronic system
- Perform additional tasks as requested by the Manager
- Attend to other administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least a Diploma from a recognized academic institution
- Minimum C+ in KCSE or equivalent
- Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in a demanding professional environment desired particularly in data entry preferably in a medical setting (knowledge of basic medical terminology highly desirable)
- Ability to type at least 35 words per minute highly desirable
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer use (Microsoft Suite especially MS Excel and Google products and e mail) - A practical exam will be conducted to test this during the interview.
- Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
- Proactive, self-starter and team-oriented; able to multi-task effectively and manage competing priorities in a typical start-up environment
- Dependable and upholding highest level of honesty and confidentiality
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili
To Apply
Interested
candidates may apply by:
1. Completing
the online form available by clicking here: Data Entry Clerk Application Form -
December 2013 or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/EiJ98y
2. Submitting
the current resume’ and cover letter to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.
Only applicants
that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be
considered.
No calls please.
Unfortunately,
due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to confirm all
submissions.
Submission will
be received by January 10, 2013, but preference will be given to applications
submitted by December 18, 2013.
