DHIS Officer

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 Merged Areas HQ

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Job Title: DHIS Officer

Location:

(Local Candidates will be given preference and females are encouraged to apply)

Department:

Health

Reporting to:

IMRO

No of Position:

03

Last Date for Apply:

01-November-2026

Project Duration:

5.5 months

Organization Vision

Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities

Organization Mission

The Leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers.

Humanity

Impartiality

Unity

Universality

Position Objectives:

A health information management system typically involves supporting efficient organization, storage, and retrieval of information within an organization. He will be responsible for data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting to monitoring department at the headquarters.

Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

• 1 Data collection from the field on a routine basis
• 2 Perform data cleaning and ensure accurate entry of the data into Health Information using computer software and an online database
• 3 Take necessary measures to ensure the quality of data
• 4 Import, analysis, visualization of the data and draft reports
• 5 Efficiently compile and manage data using a database management system and other digital tools to ensure organized and accessible data storage
• 6 Field visits for data verification and monitoring
• 7 Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data entered into Health Information system by conducting regular quality checks.
• 8 Collaborate with head office for collecting and quality-assuring routine data
• 9 Ongoing data monitoring, producing reports as required for management decisions
• 10 Carry out data quality assurance to ensure timely collection and reporting of quality data
• 11 When relevant, actively provide feedback on needs or ways to improve data collection/ Health Information
• 12 Responsible for ensuring data protection and confidentiality of data stored in the database
• 13 Work closely with the data management team and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of Health Information and data management processes
• 14 Design and implementation of data reporting to support various levels of supervisors and managers in monitoring progress and improving program outcomes
• 15 To set clear objectives and targets for data teams in the field to ensure that accurate data is collected and reported regularly

Education

BS (4 Years) or Master’s in computer science/IT/Software, Information Management, from a recognized Institute

Experience

Minimum 02 years of working experience in the same field in Health

Experience working with health data entry/management is an advantage

Excellent communication, presentation, infographics, and organizational skills

Ability and willingness to travel across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Merged Areas

Skills / Knowledge

Data Punching and entry

Data cleaning/Data analysis/Data visualization

Strong working Knowledge in MS Excel and Word for data entry, analysis and documentation

Strong coordination and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Flexibility to travel to perform Mobil health camps in the field.

Excellent writing and reporting skills.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work under pressure, in challenging field environments, and with diverse teams.

High integrity, accountability, and commitment to humanitarian principles.

Language: Fluency in Urdu, Pashto, and English (spoken and written).

Core Competencies

Commitment to humanitarian principles and PRCS values.

Accountability, transparency, and attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality results within deadlines.

Flexibility and adaptability to changing emergency contexts.

Adhere to PRCS’s seven Fundamental Principles and staff regulations.

Respect and promote PRCS’s code of conduct, safeguarding, and humanitarian standards.

Demonstrate commitment to accountability to affected populations (AAP) and gender-sensitive communication.

Be flexible to undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Maximum age limit, up to 45 years.

Extensive travelling/travel to field locations with MHT as required

Applicants’ candidature is subject to complete scrutiny / verification of documents & information, and it can be cancelled at any stage if any discrepancy is found.

PRCS has reserved full right to accept or reject any or all applications at any stage of the hiring process.

Only shortlisted candidates would be called for test / interview.

No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in test/interview.