Background
Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for
maternity care in East Africa.
We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable
maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women.
We have launched one clinic in Nairobi this year, and plan to expand to other
locations in the region.
We strive to be a data-driven
company which improves its quality of care, operational efficiency, and the
health outcomes for our patients by carefully monitoring our results.
Job Summary
Jacaranda is seeking a Data Coordinator to report to our Finance and Impact
Evaluation Director.
This individual will work closely with the director and our clinical staff to
design and maintain a robust data management system.
This includes creating and entering data in electronic databases to
track:
Client contact and demographic information
Client health outcomes, medical records and visits to our
in- and out-patient facilities
Marketing information (calls, campaigns or surveys directed
to our clients)
HR information
Financial information (costs associated to all marketing,
clinical or other operations)
We are looking for an intelligent, proactive, and flexible individual with
experience managing large databases, project management skills and great
attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Design the data management system to track operational and
financial indicators
Enter data into the electronic management system
Audit the quality of the data
Re-enter data as necessary and change data entry processes to
improve data quality
Create and supervise processes of tracking and data entry by
frontline staff (receptionists, nurses)
Create data reports to be presented to internal and external
audiences
Perform basic administration of Jacaranda IT resources
Attend to other administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 2-3 years’ proven experience managing large
databases; experience in a health care setting is a definite plus, but not
required.
Proficient in Microsoft and Google products in particular
Excel; familiarity with database management programs (e.g. Access) is a plus,
but not required.
Applicant to be tested on practical Excel applications
during the interview
High attention to detail and analytical skills required
Proactive, self-starter and team-oriented; able to
multi-task effectively and manage competing priorities in a typical start-up
environment
Dependable and upholding highest level of honesty and
confidentiality
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
To Apply
Interested candidates may apply by:
First, complete the online form available by clicking here
or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/Rsgmt
After completing the application, please also submit your CV
and a cover letter to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.
Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their
CV will be considered. No calls please.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to
confirm all submissions.
Preference will be given to applications submitted by June 15, 2013.