MSF Switzerland Statistician Job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of Statisticianto support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

At present, MSFCH operates in 4 project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Afgoi and Mogadishu.

Location: Nairobi with possibility of field visit to the projects

Start date: ASAP

Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension

Scope of responsibilities:

The role of the Statistician is that of managing medical data from the field for the MSF CH Somalia mission managed from Nairobi:

• Ensure timely collection and compilation of accurate morbidity, mortality and pharmacy data.
• Enter medical data into the mission database.
• Maintain a smooth and accurate data processing database for the medical department.
• Ensure good quality of data produced both remotely and during field visits.
• Identify issues arising in the database and medical reporting tools (both at Capital and field level).
• Follow up on any omissions of data submitted from all the project sites.
• Reports immediately to the line manager any problem arising with data provided or database.
• Ensure proper storage and archiving of data.
• Ensure compliance to MSF guidelines, standards, policies and procedures for the mission.

Recruitment criteria:

• Advanced diploma in IT (MS –Office a requirement) with SPSS knowledge.
• At least one to 2 experiences in IT management
• Willing & able to travel to Somalia for field visits
• Good knowledge of MSF is desirable
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage.
• At least 1 year experience in a data position with exposure to figures and computerised data entry.

Personal qualities:

• Organized, methodical and accurate.
• Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
• Integrity, discrete and honest.
• Good team player.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Others:

All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to:-

Human Resource Manager Via msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com

Application deadline: 25th January 2012 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.