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MSF-Swiss is seeking to employ 1 (one) qualified candidate in the Khartoum Project for the position of Data Entry Operator. Interested applicants may find the detailed job description of this position below.

Main Purpose of the position:

Carry out all activities related to entry of medical data into the mission database, according to MSF protocols and maintaining confidentiality, in order to have reliable and up to date information.

Responsibilities

• Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in mission’s database on a regular basis and according to MSF protocols. 
• Participate in compilation of data both from MSF structures and from collaborating health facilities. 
• Participate in the search for missing data. 
• Update files of existing patients and make any corrections needed. 
• Make regular back-ups of all data processed. 
• Look after all equipment provided and keep recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files. 
• Report any issue concerning data management to superior 
• Elaborate statistical reports when required by the medical team. 
• Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.

Context Specific Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with registers in health facilities 
• Contribute to monthly medical reporting (nutrition dashboard, pediatric ward statistics, PHC activity reports)
• Enter and verify medical data in DHIS2 platform, ensuring consistency with facility registers

Requirements

Education: Secondary Education essential.

Experience: Previous experience in management of medical data

Language: Fluent Arabic and English

Knowledge: 

• Able to use software used for recording (DHIS2)
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

All applications should at the minimum include:

• Complete CV, detailing the applicant’s education, professional experience
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for this specific position
• Copies of relevant diplomas and certificates mentioned in the CV
• Updated contact information (candidate’s primary and secondary phone number)
• Copy of the National identification document (National Number/national ID/Passport)
• Contact information of previous employer(s) and other references

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Applications for this position must be submitted in the CV box at the entrance of MSF Swiss Office in Karari locality (Riyad Thawra, house number 1528), Khartoum State.

The application deadline for this position is 31 December 2025 at 4pm. Any submissions after this deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. In this recruitment process, candidates will have to pass a written test and an interview.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process, to have all the necessary information and documents to proceed with the recruitment, validate your application, and select the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially and will be destroyed after 12 months. Only those involved in the recruitment process have access to it. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances.

In order to apply for this position, application must be submitted in the CV box at the entrance of MSF Swiss Office in Karari Locality (Riyad Thawra, House Number 1528), Khartoum State.