Data Technician

About the role

The Data Technician supports the collection, entry, verification, validation, analysis and reporting of health and programmatic data across PIH/APZU‑supported facilities and community programmes. Working closely with Ministry of Health staff, M&E officers and clinical teams, the incumbent ensures data accuracy, completeness and timeliness across multiple information systems.

Key responsibilities

• Support routine and programme data collection using approved electronic and paper tools.
• Enter data accurately into EMR, DHIS2, CommCare and other reporting platforms.
• Conduct data cleaning, verification, validation and quality assessments.
• Compare paper registers with electronic records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure storage of patient and programme data.
• Provide mentorship to facility staff on data quality and digital health initiatives.
• Report recurring data quality challenges and recommend corrective actions.

Required profile

• Experience working with health information systems and data quality processes.
• Ability to collaborate with Ministry of Health, M&E, research and clinical teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Familiarity with national health information standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Experience using DHIS2 for health reporting.
• Familiarity with the CommCare platform.
• Data entry, data cleaning, data validation and quality assurance.