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 have launched one clinic in Nairobi this year, and plan to expand to other locations in the region. 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 SummaryJacaranda is seeking a Data Coordinator to report to our Finance and Impact Evaluation Director. This individual will work closely with the director and our clinical staff to design and maintain a robust data management system. This includes creating and entering data in electronic databases to track:Client contact and demographic informationClient health outcomes, medical records and visits to our in- and out-patient facilitiesMarketing information (calls, campaigns or surveys directed to our clients)HR informationFinancial information (costs associated to all marketing, clinical or other operations)We are looking for an intelligent, proactive, and flexible individual with experience managing large databases, project management skills and great attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Design the data management system to track operational and financial indicatorsEnter data into the electronic management system Audit the quality of the dataRe-enter data as necessary and change data entry processes to improve data qualityCreate and supervise processes of tracking and data entry by frontline staff (receptionists, nurses)Create data reports to be presented to internal and external audiencesPerform basic administration of Jacaranda IT resourcesAttend to other administrative duties as assignedBachelor’s degree Minimum of 2-3 years’ proven experience managing large databases; experience in a health care setting is a definite plus, but not required.Proficient in Microsoft and Google products in particular Excel; familiarity with database management programs (e.g. Access) is a plus, but not required.Applicant to be tested on practical Excel applications during the interview High attention to detail and analytical skills requiredProactive, self-starter and team-oriented; able to multi-task effectively and manage competing priorities in a typical start-up environmentDependable and upholding highest level of honesty and confidentialityFluent in English and KiswahiliInterested candidates may apply by:First, complete the online form available by clicking here or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/Rsgmt After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a 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. Preference will be given to applications submitted by June 15, 2013.
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