Supervisor Medical Data Entry (Nigeria Emergency Response Unit – NERU) At Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland
Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland in Nigeria Limited by Guarantee is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF employees are guided by the Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.
Job Type: Definite (1 year with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Sokoto (with flexibility to travel to other states within Nigeria)
Main objective and responsibility of the position
Ensure the timely, accurate, and reliable collection, entry, management, and reporting of medical data for NERU activities, in line with MSF protocols and data management standards.
The Supervisor Medical Data Entry oversees and supports data entry staff, ensures data quality, and contributes to epidemiological surveillance, reporting, and decision-making during emergency and outbreak responses.
Nigeria Emergency Response Unit (NERU) Scenarios:
- Water Borne Disease: Cholera
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs): Diphtheria, Measles and Meningitis
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs): Lassa fever and Dengue
- Nutrition Crisis exacerbated by food insecurity, conflict, population displacements, and as a result of climate change
- Displacement Related Scenarios: Flood & Conflict/Violence
- Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
- Mass Casualty Incidence/Planning
Accountabilities:
- Supervise, organize, and plan the work of medical data entry and data processing staff to ensure reliable recording of medical activities.
- Ensure collection, collation, and entry of medical data (e.g. morbidity, mortality, epidemic surveillance, nutrition, SGBV, mental health) into appropriate data management systems.
- Perform regular quality control of data entry and ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.
- Ensure proper and effective use of data management software and tools, including DHIS2, Epi Info, and Excel.
- Carry out regular data back-ups and ensure data security and confidentiality in line with MSF standards.
- Provide technical support and on-the-job training to data entry staff and medical teams involved in data collection.
- Produce regular statistical reports and situation updates for the medical team, highlighting missing data, trends, and major discrepancies.
- Set up and maintain data collection systems for inpatient and outpatient departments during emergency responses.
- Support epidemic surveillance activities, including line-list updates, graph production, and reporting on outbreak evolution, in collaboration with epidemiology teams and health authorities.
- Report any data management issues or system failures promptly to the NERU Epidemiologist and relevant mission focal points.
- Maintain proper organisation and filing of patient records and data management equipment, ensuring strict confidentiality.
- Demonstrate flexibility to cover data processing roles when required and support other activities according to project needs.
| REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE) | |
| Education | Essential: Tertiary education or qualification in computer science, administration, data entry, statistics Desirable: Degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline |
| Experience | Essential: At least 1 year of working experience with MSF or 2 years of working experience with other NGOsExperience using DHIS2 Desirable: Experience using data analysis tools such as QGIS, Stata, or R |
| Languages | Essential: fluent English Desirable: Hausa and/or Fulfulde (Fulani) (working level) |
| Knowledge | Essential: Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet)Medical data management and use of DHIS2 Desirable: Knowledge of medical statistics databases and data analysis tools (Stata, R analytical tool and QGIS) |
| Competencies | Results and quality orientationTeamwork and cooperationBehavioral flexibilityCommitment to MSF principlesStress management |
Applications Deadline: 24th June 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
- Complete the online MS Form using the link or QR code provided below: [MS Form link]
- Send one email to [email protected], with “SUPERVISOR MEDICAL DATA ENTRY (NERU)” as the subject, attaching:
- Your updated CV
- Cover letter
- Copies of educational documents relevant to the position
Please send all documents in one email, preferably as one PDF file. Do not send multiple emails or separate attachments.
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within a month, please assume your application has not been successful.
- Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
- No Transportation fee and/or Travel Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
- No accommodation will be provided upon starting on the base job location if selected.
- By submitting your application, you consent to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) using your personal data only for the purposes related to recruitment process. The information collected is necessary to assess and validate the application to select the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially and destroyed after 12 months. Only MSF staff directly involved in the recruitment process will have access to your data. MSF does not sell or share your data with third parties under any circumstances.
MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. Qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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