National Aids Control Programme: Data Entry Clerk

Job Description

Length of Employment: 3 years (renewable annually based on performance)

Basic Function of Position:
The incumbent will be responsible for verying proficiency testing results, logbook returns and entering them into databases.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Incumbent shall

1. Qualiy assurance of results and data from proficiency testing
2. Entry of various into designated databases
3. Ensure safety of programme data at all times
4. Prepare data summaries for point of contact
5. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills or Experience

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. High school certificate, but higher level qualification and demonstrated experience and expertise in similar positions may be a plus
2. Minimum of two years of working experience in similar positions. Additional years of managerial experience may be a plus
3. Fluency in English language, both spoken and written is required
4. Comprehensive knowledge and experience of the Ghana National laboratory facilities, health care system and structures, including familiarity with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ghana Health Service policies, programme priorities and regulations. Good working knowledge of US government public health programmes, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results are required. Good working knowledge of team management, techniques to plan, organise and direct multi-displinary project teams and activities and overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts/co-operative agreements/grants/purchase requisitions
5. The successful candidate will be expected to exercise ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is highly complex; must be able to lead project teams and workgroups and to develop effective working relationships with national and international partners; must be an intermediate level user of word processing, spreadsheets and databases; and must have an advanced knowledge of statistics and data analysis

How To Apply

Interested candidates for this position must submit a comprehensive CV, academic certificates and contact details to: [email protected]

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted