Data Manager

Minimum required knowledge & experience: University degree or professional diploma 3 - 5 years work experience in a similar field Very good knowledge of written and spoken English Excellent computer skills Team leadership skills Very good analytical skills Function description: Performs various data processing on computer independently Performs internal and external follow-up of individual cases Carries out translations Ensures follow-up and updates of files/databases Trains data entry operators Participates in establishing and implementation of procedures The Data manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data collection, and adherence to agreed protocols and further analysis when required. The Position requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Access and Microsoft Office Excel (with strong VBA skills). He/ She reports to the Hospital project manager. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES Data Collection · Formulates, implements, and enforces proper data collection policies and procedures · Trains and educates staff on proper data collection processes and on data collection tools and equipment · Ensures quality data collection techniques are established for reporting agencies · Establishes data quality standards and works with staff to ensure standards are met · Assists WTTC team management with data collection requirements · Provides on-going consultation and technical assistance · Determines with WTTC management team data needed to be collected and the appropriate data resources for specific research topics. Data System Management · Work closely with WTTC management team to submit data · Assists staff with set-up, testing, and implementation of data collection software · Ensures data system is effective and operational · Troubleshoots data submission errors and data error issues · Responsible to develop data collection and evaluation methodologies · Manages contracts with data collection software vendor (or ICRC Biuret and Geneva) · Maintains close working relationship with software vendor in close collaboration with Hospital project manager and IT services. · Ensures that all software updates are properly installed and rolled out with IT services support. · Performs and documents procedures for data preparation including data cleaning, standardization and analysis · Consults with staff on data coding problems and assists in developing means to correct the problems · Develops and implements evaluation methodology related to various health data programs to determine completeness and adequacy of the data collection procedure. · Maintained databases, developed reports and worked on quality assurance. Data reporting and analysis · Evaluates current recode-keeping systems to improve operations and patient care · Understands and ensures data governance and standards (confidentiality) · Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual data reports including analysis for distribution · Develops ad-hoc reports as necessary on request of the Hospital project manager and/ or Health coordinator · Presents data at conferences and ICRC meetings where needed · Develops and maintains access data research portal · Shares data with other as needed in accordance with ICRC regulations and with agreement of the Health coordinator. · Attend and participate in related data meetings as required · May be required to represent WTTC/ICRC in meetings in and outside Tripoli · Plays a key role in all research activities and contributes to reporting accordingly. · Analyse and interpret a broad range of complex health information · Develop and maintain databases on health from different departments · Effectively communicate the results of such analyses to specialist and non-specialist audiences. · Undertake audits and support research as required. · Respond in a timely and effective manner to ad-hoc queries on health information. · Achieve and mange complete and clean data including completion of coding quality check. · Lead, develop and manage the production of performance indicator data related to WWTC areas of care. Treatment of information · Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentially