Data Clerks - G4 ( Assigned Operational Hub Or Priority County In SSD)

Organizational Context

The World Health Organization (WHO) in South Sudan is strengthening readiness for potential Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreaks, given the high risk of importation. This role supports WHO's efforts in priority counties by ensuring reliable and timely data for operational decision-making and response activities.

Job Purpose

The Data Clerk's primary purpose is to provide essential data management support for Bundibugyo Virus Disease readiness and response activities in South Sudan. This involves accurate and timely data entry, cleaning, validation, and reporting from various sources into WHO and Ministry of Health systems. The role contributes to maintaining up-to-date databases and trackers, enabling operational decision-making and supporting the overall public health emergency response efforts in the assigned area. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Information and Data Management Officer to ensure data integrity and efficient information flow.

Responsibilities

The Data Clerk is responsible for receiving, registering, organizing, and entering data from paper and electronic sources into designated databases and trackers. This includes updating information on alerts, investigations, cases, samples, laboratory results, contacts, readiness indicators, training, supplies, and partner activities. The role involves daily tracking of reporting completeness, checking submitted forms for errors, and resolving discrepancies with reporting officers. Additionally, the Data Clerk will perform routine data cleaning, deduplication, and validation, maintain organized electronic and hard-copy filing systems, and update operational dashboards, maps, and reports. The position also supports the compilation of county situation reports, readiness dashboards, and partner mapping, and assists with data collection during field activities and response operations.

Work Experience

Essential: At least three years of relevant experience in data entry, records management, information management, monitoring and evaluation, or office administration. Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and standardized data collection/reporting tools. Experience in data checking for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and maintaining organized records. Desirable: Experience supporting public health surveillance, outbreak response, humanitarian operations, or health programs; experience with WHO, UN agencies, NGOs, or health facilities; experience with health information systems (e.g., DHIS2, KoboToolbox); experience in complex emergency settings.

Skills

Data entry, records management, information management, data cleaning, data validation, data reporting, spreadsheet proficiency, database management, use of data collection/reporting tools, attention to detail, organizational skills, computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Internet), ability to read/write/understand English, ability to write concise reports.

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