Medical Data Entry Supervisor @Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Medical Data Entry Supervisor Recruitment

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Location: Kebbi State, Nigeria
Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

About the Organization

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a globally recognized humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to populations affected by conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and lack of access to healthcare. MSF operates independently and delivers care based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.

Position: Medical Data Entry Supervisor

Role Overview

The Medical Data Entry Supervisor will oversee and coordinate the work of Data Entry Officers to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely medical data management. The role is essential in supporting MSF’s healthcare interventions by maintaining high-quality data for monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise, organize, and plan the activities of Data Entry Officers
• Identify training needs and provide technical support
• Monitor team performance and ensure adherence to MSF standards

Data Management & Quality Control

• Ensure accurate collection and entry of medical data (morbidity, mortality, nutrition, epidemics, etc.)
• Conduct regular quality checks on data entries
• Maintain and manage databases in line with MSF protocols
• Perform regular data backups and ensure data integrity

Technical Support

• Support staff in the use of data management software (e.g., Fuchia, Epi Info)
• Provide ongoing training and troubleshooting for data-related issues

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate regular statistical reports for medical teams
• Highlight inconsistencies, missing data, or unusual trends
• Share epidemiological data and line lists with relevant stakeholders

Specific Duties

Routine Project Data

• Oversee data entry for outreach, inpatient and outpatient nutrition programs
• Monitor disease surveillance activities across target communities

General Operations

• Ensure proper data collection systems across ICCM sites, ATFCs, and ITFCs
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with MSF data protection policies
• Collaborate with MSF and Ministry of Health (MoH) teams
• Organize training sessions to strengthen data collection capacity

Data Protection

• Ensure strict adherence to MSF data security and confidentiality guidelines
• Coordinate data sharing with appropriate approvals

Reporting Line

• Reports to the Data Analyst Activity Manager
• Works closely with medical teams and field staff

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Updated CV
• Relevant Certificates
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter

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Important Note

MSF is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against fraud, exploitation, and abuse. The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.