JOB VACANCY 

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES FRANCE (MSFF)–BLANTYRE 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District. 

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Cervical Cancer Project Office: 

MEDICAL DATA PROCESSING OFFICER – 1 POSITION 

Workplace : Cervical Cancer Project Office, Blantyre 

Type of contract : 4 Months Fixed Term Contract 

Start date : June 2024

Main purpose of the position

Carry out medical data entry activities into the mission database recording all relevant clinical and demographic data on patients and ensuring data quality/reliability, according to MSF protocols and maintaining confidentiality while producing the appropriate, updated documents for the medical team to support decision making processes.

Job Summary

• Entering Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment data in the mission’s database on regular basis and according to MSF protocols using Redcap platform: Thus

• • Entering screening activities data both study and non-study for all 10 healthy centers plus truck in Redcap.
  • Entering Imaging forms in Redcap
  • Entering and updating six weeks review form

• Updating files of existing patients, search for missing data and making corrections needed (data quality check)
• Ensure accuracy of medical data recorded in data collection tools such as Cervical cancer screening and treatment register, VIA image forms, Six weeks review form and VIA client treatment and referrals.
• Providing regular statistical reports by using STATA for the medical team as well as collaborating with screening activities supervisors for any missing information, major changes on patient’s data or any other big differences on the data.
• Guaranteeing effective management of patient flow by promptly addressing the needs/calls of health centers when followup patients arrive, thus preventing any errors in recording patient IDs.
• Make regular backups of all data processed
• Ensure, promote and maintaining confidentiality regarding all information registered.

Requirements

Education	At least a Diploma in Information and Technology (IT) or Mathematics field, desirable.
Experience	Essential working experience of at least one year with MSF or any other organizations/NGO. Experience with Cervical Cancer Projects desirable.
		Languages	English and Chichewa
Knowledge	Essential proven computer literacy and qualifications either in data entry or in statistics.
Competencies	Commitment to MSF Principles, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Results and Quality Oriented, & Stress Management

How to Apply

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format, to the Human Resources Manager at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France through email to  msffblantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org. Please use the subject line “MEDICAL DATA PROCESSING OFFICER, Your Full Name,” and ensure that each file is appropriately labelled, such as “CV – (Name)”. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicate only the Position and Your Full Name as part of the Subject Line of the email.

Closing date for receiving applications is 24^th May 2024 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer: all applicants will be equally considered under the same criteria and expectations. MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your                                         application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on email: msff-blantyrerecruitment@paris.msf.org as soon as possible.