West Africa AIDS Foundation New Jobs

The West Africa AIDS Foundation was set up in 1999 by Eddie Donton, a Ghanaian born who eventually found himself in California USA. Having lived for a few years in the UK and eventually moving to the US, Eddie was a young man determined to make life be much better for him and future family than he had experienced back home in Ghana.

The ultimate goal of WAAF is to establish and deliver prevention, behavioural, care and support services for the general population but with emphasis on the Most At Risk Populations (MARPS).

The organisation’s vision and mission guide daily and long-term operations, as detailed in the organizations strategic plan document. WAAF uses this plan to effectively set programmatic operational priorities and financial targets.

Job Description

Job Title: Data Officer

Works Closely With: Project Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage and maintain all projects related data by ensuring that records are compiled accurately and maintained in the prescribed manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review all project related data from the field
• Maintain the data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures
• Verify entered data by reviewing data, pursuing files to eliminate duplication of data
• Secure information by completing database always
• Keep track of received data and source documents
• Ensure the reliability and completeness of data being entered into the database systems and maintain accurate up to date data
• Ensure that confidentiality of data collected are stored and maintained
• Assist in the design, development and delivery of strategic and operation data entry services of the organization.
• Assist in carrying out staff audits, identify gaps and purpose staffing levels for the organization
• Maintain an up to date and accurate staff records and filing system

Key Relationships
Competencies required for this Role
• Good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good planning organization skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with the human resources information system
• Sound judgement and decision making plans

How to Apply

All applicants should send their CV and cover letter to the following emails by indicating in the subject line “Data Officer” to [email protected] or [email protected]

Deadline:14th December, 2016