Data Entry Clerk - Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania

Application Deadline: 21-12-2016

Description

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the function is to provide a supportive office administrative function to the Centre ensuring that computerized records are captured and maintained in the

prescribed manner by receiving, reviewing, and entering data into computer system or tracking database according to established procedures. Ensures accuracy of all data recorded and performs database maintenance functions. The position requires extensive contact with medical and health staff.


Duties and Responsibilities
• • Keeps track of received data and source documents.
• Prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered.
• Contacts preparers of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.
• Enters data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen
• Confirms accuracy of data
• Compares data entered with source documents, or reenters data in verification format on screen to detect errors.
• Reviews and makes necessary corrections to information entered.
• Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
• Processes various forms.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient records management system.
• Generates reports and responds to inquiries regarding entered data as requested.
• Maintains confidential information
• Performs general clerical duties such as typing, answering phones, etc.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience


• At least a high school graduate with a diploma in data entry or statistics
• Two years work experience in a closely related position.
•Knowledge of records management procedures.
• Ability to operate various work-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Application Instructions

Send your application with the subject DATA CLERK to Or Address to:

Senior Administrator and HR,

P. O. Box 2663,

Mbeya