Relief International (RI) is an international non-governmental organization US and UK based, working in the humanitarian field since 2004 in Sudan, providing emergency relief and early recovery activities to internally displaced persons (IDP) and rural communities, focusing in lifesaving health and nutrition services. RI is looking for qualified candidates Nationals to fill the vacancies mentioned herewith.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Key responsibilities for HIS Officer will include:

• Ensure all RI target facilities use agreed and standard data registration books as directed by the ministry of health (MOH); as well as ensure all RI and Partner facilities comply with the standard indicator reporting templates provided by RI.
• Ensure timely data collection with standard and agreed data collection and reporting templates on all RI project indicators
• Communicate with H&N facility level data focal persons for weekly submission of data 
• Lead the Health and Nutrition data entry into database software (Log Alto) on weekly basis
• Ensure data verification is done in coordination with MEAL team to make sure the accuracy of the data that has been inputted
• Resolve discrepancies in information and ensure completeness of data and report with supporting documents
• Share completed data with Health/Nutrition team and MEAL Officers for review by end of each week / month

Specific tasks

As a HIS Officer will be responsible to ensure following specific tasks are achieved to expected standard:

• Maintain quality and secure data base in RI data base system for all health and nutrition project components 
• Work with Health and MEAL team to verify data accuracy 
• Timely review and feedback on received data to facility Data Focal Persons at the HFs and MMUs    
• Follow up and ensure all hard copies received from facilities are archived on timely basis through well maintained folders
• Support MEAL tram in data entry, analysis and reporting for assessments using scientific statistical packages like, EPI info, SPSS, Strata, Excel among other relevant computer software’s 
• Facilitate annual program evaluations, baseline studies, and other assessments 
• Any other tasks as required by the Snr Health and MEAL teams and Area Manager

• University or college diploma/degree in statistics, epidemiology/public health or related fields are more preferable
• Experience in health and/or nutrition program data management systems (HIS) etc with at least two years in INGO work  
• Proficiency in using Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• four years of professional experience in humanitarian work specifically public health programs
• Short courses in data management or M&E as deemed necessary
• Interest in monitoring (qualitative and quantitative methodologies) and research
• Fluency in Arabic and English, with the ability to write in both languages. 

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability