Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in indexing and storing of documents throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Receive documents for data capturing.
- Conduct pre-scan assessment of documents.
- Assist in the preparation of materials for data capturing.
- Assist in checking accuracy of scanned documents and correcting them as may be required.
- Verify accuracy of data from designated sources before entering it into the system.
- Locate and correct any visible data errors by confirming its integrity with supervisors.
- Punch information into predesignated databases or systems and double check information to make sure it has been accurately punched in.
- Take and service orders for data updating and deletion by carefully and meticulously following orders.
- Combine and rearrange data from source documents and transcribe given information into electronic formats.
- Scan documents such as forms and photographs and ensure that they are associated with other pertinent data within the system.
- Check all completed work for accuracy and change any field that requires editing.
- Delete incorrectly posted or obsolete data and re-enter correct information.
- Identify, label and organize electronic storage media and ensure that both security and confidentiality is maintained on a constant basis.
- Collect and Park Documents after scanning to the allocated hold areas(s)
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Knowledge and understanding of health data management.
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications and data capturing tools.
- Great attention to detail.
- Good typing skills.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Great attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines with maximum accuracy.
- Ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and often pressured environment.
- Ability to perform repetitive and sometimes monotonous tasks.
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders and work effectively with all categories of staff.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics or an equivalent discipline from a recognised institution with one year of relevant working experience.
OR
- HND in Health Informatics or an equivalent discipline from a recognised institution with two (2) years relevant working experience.