Abt Associates Data Cleaning/Entry Assistant Jobs in Ghana

Abt Associates Data Cleaning/Entry Assistant Jobs in Ghana


  • Abt is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a temporary position of Data Cleaning/Entry Assistant (20 positions). Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 2 months. Candidates that live in any of the following districts will be preferred: Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri/Yunyoo-Nasuan (Nakpanduri), Tatale-Sanguli, East Mamprusi (Gambaga), Gushegu, Karaga, Kumbungu, Mamprugu Moaduri (Yagaba), West Mamprusi (Walewale).

  • Females are strongly encouraged to apply!

    Responsibilities of Data Entry Assistant

  • Enter data collected during the project activities into a project database.

  • Perform regular and extensive data cleaning.

  • Address data collection errors and perform regular data cleaning

  • Generate and print various data reports from a database when requested

  • File all completed data forms according to project data filing protocols

  • Support relevant sessions of trainings for seasonal IRS workers on mobile Data collection (MDC)

  • Sync mobile data from tablets to the database and charge the tablets on daily basis

  • Provide ad hoc technical support to spray teams on mobile data collection

  • Conduct data collection verification exercises in the communities when required

  • Support verification and reconciliation of community mobilizer days worked/payments

    Required Skills or Experience

    Requirements for Data Entry Assistant position

  • Minimum of Diploma in computer science, data management or any other related field

  • Certificate in DHIS2 is
    required (visit the following link for free course on DHIS 2 and certification: https://academy.dhis2.org/courses/HISP/DHIS2_Level1/2015_Q1/about)

  • Experience in data entry and management is an advantage

  • Good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

  • Proficiency in English and one or more northern Ghanaian language will be an advantage

  • Comfortable using spreadsheet applications, such as MS Excel.

  • Comfortable using, troubleshooting, and providing support on smart devices usage.

  • Comfortable with using the DHIS 2 system for data entry, cleaning

    How to Apply

  • Select a preferred district from the list provided above and state it in your application letter. Application letters that do not have specific district indicated will not be considered.

  • To apply, submit an application letter and CV, address to “Through the Operations Manager” PMI VectorLink Project, Ghana- Tamale, using one of the instructions below:

  • Email application to the following address:

  • pmivectorlink.finance@gmail.com Please indicate the position and preferred district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered.

  • Deliver application by hand to the Abt/PMI VectorLink Project office located near the former VSO office off the SSNIT Road BB Gas Junction, Tamale.

  • Deadline for submission of applications is 5:00pm Tuesday December 15, 2020

  • Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

  • Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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