Health Data Officer - Part time

Location: Addis Ababa (ET)

Description

Position Title: Health Data Officer, JDC Ethiopia

Reports to: Country Director

Additional Manager: GRID Health Programs Manager

Position Scope: Part-time (50%), with possibility to expand

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Health Data Officer plays a crucial role in the organization, overseeing the coordination and management of data related to the Spine Program, Tena and other JDC Ethiopia Medical Programs and initiatives. The key responsibilities include:

Data Collection and Oversight:

• Accurately entering patient medical information on AJJDC’s database.
• Compiling, sorting and verifying the accuracy of data before it is entered.
• Capture and document appropriate medical photos of patients, digitalize x-rays, CT scans, MRIs and other medical records and encode into AJJDC’s database.
• Assist in filling patient intake forms and document as per established procedures.
• Interview patients, and write success stories
• Maintaining medical records by compiling, managing and securing the medical database under their care, and to keep both the information and the computer system up-to-date.

Other Medical Programs Data:

• Establishing and maintaining program-specific, cloud-based databases for efficient entry of beneficiary data.
• Document patient stories by conducting interviews, crafting success stories.
• Compiling, sorting, and verifying data and maintaining comprehensive medical records to support reporting and program visibility.

Reporting and Research:

• Prepare dashboards, generate reports to facilitate program evaluation and decision-making
• Actively participate in preparing surveys and research

Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• BA in Computer Science, Public Heath, Statistic, Health Informatics, or other related fields
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, information collection, health information systems, or M&E
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with health data systems (e.g., DHIS, EMR systems)
• Experience with data visualization tools such as power BI, Excel and Google Sheets
• Familiarity with the Ethiopia healthcare system – an advantage
• Experience in an NGO or development context – an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and client/patient-facing skills, with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with patients and program beneficiaries.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Tech-oriented, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong Amharic and English (written and spoken)
• Availability to travel regularly and spend time in the field

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to a mission-driven team strengthening smallholder agriculture and community development.
• Play a central role in ensuring the success and impact of high-profile projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in data systems and project management, with opportunities for professional growth.

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates shall send a non-returnable application dossier containing the followings:

1. Application letter stating clearly the job to which you are applying for;
2. Up-to-date CV in English with daytime telephone number and /or an e-mail address
3. Names and addresses of three references.
4. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Requirements