Data Associate

Title: Data Associate Grade: C3 Project: P470 – TBLON – FAA Location: Chibombo Chilanga Chipata Choma Chongwe Kabwe Kafue Kalumbila Kaoma Kasama Katete Kitwe Livingstone Ludanzi Lusaka Mansa Mbala Mongu Mpika Mufulira Mukushi Mumbwa Ndola Serenje – Chibombo District, Central Province Publish Date: 09 Sep 2026 00:00 Deadline Date: 15 Sep 2026 00:00 Description: Job Summary Reports to Data Coordinator. Working with the District Health Information Officers, as well as District Focal Point Persons, this position involves the collection and entry of patient data into paper-based and electronic data collection tools. [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] Main Duties Enters all patient interaction data in an accurate and timely manner from all service points as guided by SOPs and associated relevant documentation Have a good understanding of all data being collected and associated performance indicators for each program area Capacity building of MoH staff in data entry, retrieval, analysis, visualization and reporting using DHIS2. Ensures accurate and complete data is submitted on time Responds to all routine and ad-hoc data queries and verifications promptly Provides data and M&E support to health facility staff and CIDRZ in-house clinical staff Provides weekly and monthly data collection reports, highlighting challenges and success Assists clinical staff in ensuring all registers are available and fully updated; participating in the compilation of NTLP Monthly reports at the facility and ensuring there is consistent reporting across all facility reports Works with District Health Information Officer/ Facility TB Focal Point persons, Facility In-Charges to initiate and actively participate in facility data review meetings Actively participate in the compilation of weekly situation room data as guided by the Provincial Data coordinator Attends all weekly meetings as requested by facility or CIDRZ staff Be collaborative with facility staff ensuring facility performance and targets are shared with facility in-charge and displayed at visible locations within facility Assist in the improvement of all data collection tools by providing feedback for improvements and new feature inclusions Handles patient data with utmost confidentiality and follow the set data safety procedures as specified Any other duties as may arise that are requested by the supervisors. Qualifications. Grade 12 Certificate Diploma in Computer Studies, M&E, Social Sciences or related fields 1 Year data entry experience Experience in data quality management Good understanding of SmartCare, Yathu, FIMS and DHIS2 will be an added advantage Good understanding of SmartCare will be an added advantage [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.