The Health Data Base Assistant will perform a variety health record related duties such as data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis of data, validation and editing of information, and release of information in accordance with established standards, guidelines, policies and procedures, by utilizing computerized systems and related software applications by working closely with HMIS Officer.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Country Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4 regions in Somalia/Land with a current staff complement of approximately 350 staff.

Staff directly reporting to this post:  None

• Collect, Review data originating from Save the Children supported static and outreach facilities and to ensure that is valid, accurate and of high integrity.
• Update project databases at the field level and submit to project manager(s) on weekly, monthly basis and quarterly basis.
• Provide supportive supervision to static, ICCM and outreach health facilities (where accessible) and monthly data review and feedback meetings with static, Community and outreach health facility staff and MOH counterparts.
• With consultation and guidance of project, HMIS officer and programme manager, participate in the consultative process with MOH and other partners in revision of the existing data collection system and in the adoption and roll out of new HMIS data collection tools.
• Closely collaborate with the Regional HMIS in the process of collection and analysis of health related data.
• Ensure timely transmission of information and data from the MoH-Health Information
• Management departments, to the Project managers(s), M&E manager, and programme manager and to other relevant stakeholders as requested.

·         Conduct data quality audits routinely and participate in programme evaluation

·         Support field based project staff to measure progress and use data for decision making and planning.

·         Supervision and monitoring of health and nutrition activities and programmes both at facility and outreach levels

·         Identify staff training needs regarding health records management and reporting

·         Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisors

• Ensures collected data NHIS ( Health and Nutrition) are Saved, stored in order filling/ folders systems in sequence and orderly both in softcopy and hardcopy

·         Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

·         Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

·         Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

·         Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

·         Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

·         Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

·         Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

·         Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

·         Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

·         Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

·         Honest, encourages openness and transparency

·         Degree in public health, Information Technology or statistics, or HNMIS (Health and Nutrition Management Information)

·         Proven experience in report writing

·         Flexibility and relationship building skills.

·         Ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural and diverse team

·         Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English and Somali language ( mandatory)

·         Ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with local representatives and programme staff in a consultative and participatory approach.

This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards, which all staff members must adhere to.

Applications will close on the 22nd of December 2021 @11:59am

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=21000902&lang=en

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply