Data Officer | Pathfinder | Karachi Based

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Data Officer

Karachi Based

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Job Summary

The Data Officer maintains up-to-date project and donor databases including in-house data tracking spreadsheet systems. Monitors, maintains and secures data for easy accessibility. Follows the data management and reporting requirements for funded projects. Conducts routine data quality audits in the supported sites.

Key Job Outcomes:

Data Collection Tools

 Ensures availability of data collection tools at subnational facilities within the health system. Maintains clear, updated tracking record of tools which form part of the scheduled reports.  

Technical Support

Provides technical support, including training, to health facility staff on the management of Ministry of Health (MOH) registers and reports for accurate and timely reporting.

Data Collection and Analyst

Participates in data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use among sub-national Region/Province/District/County) health partners. Identifies and immediately notifies the appropriate authority of any issues with incorrect, questionable data reported using national Ministry of Health approved forms and formats.

Data Validation and Quality Checks

Conducts data validation and verification checks to ensure that the facility-based data are of quality and that the status is reflective of the facility performance using appropriate data quality assurance procedures. Performs data quality checks regularly. Ensures that the complete accurate facility status report is uploaded and reflected in the national and Pathfinder DHIS2 platform, copies of which will be shared on agreed upon timelines with the appropriate authority. Participates in routine data quality exercises including the regular Routine Data Quality audits of partner data and records. Ensures that source data tallies with summary sheets data.

Project Management and Participation

Leads, manages, or participates in cross- functional project teams.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Secondary Education Diploma or equivalent or related field, or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies
• 2 years relevant work experience in the Development Sector / International NGO

Preferred Education and Work Experience

• Certificate in Health Records Management or Information Technology
• Experience working with USAID-funded projects and familiarity with the reporting procedures and system

Competencies/Attributes:

• Database Management Systems: Foundational knowledge of the DHIS2 platform and data quality exercises. Advanced skills in data entry
• Data Collection: Foundational knowledge of and ability to apply data collection tools.
• Data Reports: Ability to track record of data collection tools as part of the data reporting
• Technical Support: Ability to provide technical support for MOH registers and reporting.
• PC Applications: Foundational knowledge of SPSS or other statistical programs.
• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet commitments in a timely manner.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Demonstrated commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

 

Other Information:

• Travel required (10% or less)
• Uses cellular and office phone, laptop or desktop computer
• This job description format focuses on the main duties of the position and is not intended to list every potential task or assignment.
• Duties can and will change to meet the changing priorities of the department and organization.

Application procedure / How to apply:

• Interested applicants are requested to include the contact details for at least 3 references in their resume.
• Kindly apply through below link:
• Please submit your application via this website no later than December 16^th, 2022.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Safeguarding and Protection Statement

Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with us. We expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.

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