Job: Database Assistant

Location: Homalin, Myanmar 
Deadline: Wednesday, 25 September 2013 

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Database Assistant (One Positions)

Line Manager:Area Manager

Programme: Community based health care

Location: Homalin Township, Chin State. (Frequent visit to assigned townships)

Contract Duration: 31 December 2013 with a view to extension

Starting date: As soon as possible

Due to the position' urgency, applications will be dealt with immediately and the position may be filled before the closing date. Merlin International Profile Merlin is an international non-governmental organisation supporting access to health care in countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Merlin's work focuses on improving access to essential health services in poor and marginalised populations. The organisation responds to acute needs in times of disaster and supports recovery of the health system in the longer term. Each year, Merlin helps more than 20 million people in up to 20 countries. For more information about Merlin, please visit our website at www.merlin.org.uk.

Context and Background

Merlin established an organisational presence in Myanmar in 2004, operating under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Health. Merlin implements programmes in Ayeyarwaddy Region and in Chin State and Sagaing Region in the North-west with a country head office in Yangon. Merlin's activities include TB and malaria control projects, the Integrated Management of Maternal and Childhood Illness (IMMCI), Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH). All of these are carried out as community based activities where improving access to essential health care and changing behaviour patterns operate side by side. In 2012, Merlin will expand its health programmes into Shan State. Merlin works with remote and isolated communities or communities affected by disasters and over the years Merlin has trained volunteer health workers and village health committees on the topics of TB, Malaria and Maternal and child health in order to improve access to basic health care. Merlin has worked on developing a demand driven model of both basic curative services and preventative behaviour practices that could be replicable in other areas of the country and so far this has had a significant positive impact upon the communities we support. In 2011, Merlin has been able to extend current funding and bring in new funding to the region which has allowed for a significant expansion of the coverage area. This includes the start up of an HIV programme in Homalin and Primary health Care in Shan. Altogether Merlin supports over 1400 community volunteers in around 1200 villages across 7 Townships: Homalin, Tamu and Kalay in Sagaing; Hakha and Thantlaing in Chin; Laputta Township in Ayerwaddy Division; Kutkai in Shan State.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To conduct data entry, data processing, data validation for the developed Health Management Information System.
• To conduct TB data entry and TB data processing Together with finance department, s/he is expected to check the related documents as per Merlin's Referral policy, and financial clearance of Malaria, TB, EmOC and under 5 Emergency while Area Manager/Area Officer/program team is going to field sites Together with programme team, ensure all the reporting forms and formats with filing, documentation and keeping securely in the cupboard.
• To assist Area Manager/ Area Officer in preparing and producing monthly reports To check and compile data collection forms from programme team
• To conduct data entry, data processing and analysis for producing timely reports
• To support programme team developing databases for occasional surveys and need assessment
• To ensure data collection forms/necessary materials are present at township
• To assist Database Officer in data verification process for data quality Whenever necessary, conduct training for CHW/AMWs and field staff related to data collection and reporting as assigned by Area Manager/Area Officer/Database Officer
• To assist Area Manager/Area Officer in information management works ( Bed net census data, ITN/LLIN distribution data, etc ) as requested by Area Manager/Area Officer.
• Person Specification Essential qualification and experience
• Minimum Bachelor level degree related to computer science/health OR equivalent experience Relevant knowledge, skills and experience in data management Experience and knowledge of computer software including WORD, EXCEL and ACCESS Good communication skills Willingness to travel to and work in field areas on occasion
• Experience of working in a team Good working knowledge of English Experience in using any of ACCESS databases/ GIS software / SPSS / Epidata software Knowledge of local (Chin) Languages Previous work with an International organisation

Desirable

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application (CV and a covering letter) detailing why they are interested in the position and ensure there is an up to date contact Telephone number / Email address and references to any of the following addresses: Email ygnreception@merlin-myanmar.org Kalay Office – No. 13, Bogyoke Street, Pin Lone 3, Pin Lone Quarter, Kalay, Sagaing. Tamu Office – No. 159, Corner of Ziwaka Road, Pidauk Street, Zay Tan (7) Ward, Sagaing. Homalin Office – Aung San Street, Nyaung Pa Kyit Ward, Homalin Myo, Sagaing Division. Thantlang Office- No. 164, Bogyoke Street, Zong Mun Ward, Thantlang, Chin State. Hakha Office – No. Pa Ta Ta / 111, Pyi Daw Tha, Hakha, Chin State.

Deadline for Application is on 25 September 2013. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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