DHIS Data Specialist – Health Information

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Kohat Division; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Red Crescent Society invites applications for a DHIS Officer in Health. The role focuses on data collection from field operations, cleaning and entering health data into the Health Information system, and producing timely reports for monitoring and decision-making.

Travel across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Merged Areas is required. Candidates should have a BS or Master's in relevant IT/Information Management fields, 2+ years in health data management, and strong Excel/office skills.

Qualifications

• BS (4 years) or Master's in computer science/IT/Software, Information Management from a recognized institute.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in the health data field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, infographics, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Merged Areas.

Responsibilities

• Data collection from the field on a routine basis.
• Data cleaning and accurate entry into Health Information systems.
• Ensure data quality through regular checks.
• Import, analyze, visualize data and draft reports.
• Manage data storage using database systems and digital tools.
• Field visits for data verification and monitoring.
• Coordinate with head office for data quality assurance.

Skills

Data entry

Data cleaning

Data analysis

Data visualization

MS Excel

MS Word

Coordination

Communication

Presentation

Travel readiness

Education

BS in CS/IT/IS

Master's in Information Management

Tools

Health Information System software

Job description

Pakistan Red Crescent Society invites applications for a DHIS Officer in Health. The role focuses on data collection from field operations, cleaning and entering health data into the Health Information system, and producing timely reports for monitoring and decision-making.

Travel across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Merged Areas is required. Candidates should have a BS or Master's in relevant IT/Information Management fields, 2+ years in health data management, and strong Excel/office skills.