PDX Data Assistant
- Job Type: Contract
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND/OND
- Experience: 1 year
- Location: Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Plateau and Yobe State
Job Reference Number: LTR (PMU)/_2025/PDX/001
Reports to: State Technical Officer and Lead Radiographer
Job Summary:
The PDX Data Assistant will be responsible for accurate data entry, documentation, and maintaining of screening records for the Portable Digital X-ray (PDX) Unit during Active Case Finding (ACF) outreach programs in the community. The PDX Data Assistant will also support the lead radiographer and community-based organizations to implement active TB case finding measures in the community using the portable digital Xray's. The role requires meticulous record-keeping, timely reporting, and coordination with healthcare and field teams to ensure seamless data flow for TB screening and diagnosis.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Management & Entry
- Accurately enter patient and screening data into designated paper and electronic databases (screening register, presumptive register, CAD4TB, QTrack, DHIS, or other specified platforms).
- Ensure timely and complete documentation of all TB screening activities during outreach programs.
- Maintain a tracking system for screened individuals, presumed TB cases, and referrals for further diagnostic testing.
- Verify the quality and accuracy of data entered, ensuring consistency with source documents.
- Ensure in the documentation and submission of electronic presumptive register (EPR)
Coordination & Reporting
- Work closely with radiographers, CBOs, and community health workers to ensure proper documentation of patient details.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team by generating daily, weekly, and monthly reports on outreach screening activities.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient data in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
- Assist in reviewing data for completeness and address any discrepancies in collaboration with the field team.
Technical Support & System Maintenance
- Assist in troubleshooting basic technical issues related to data entry platforms.
- Ensure all electronic devices (tablets, laptops, or data entry tools) used for data collection are functioning correctly.
- Support in the integration and synchronization of data with the central database.
- Assist the radiographer in the movement and setting up of the PDX unit.
Qualifications & Skills:
- At least 1 year experience in data entry or health records management, preferably in TB, HIV, or public health programs.
- Proficiency in data management software (Excel, DHIS2, Open MRS, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with outreach teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage large volumes of data in dynamic field settings.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of a computer.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approachable and good listener.
- Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations.
- Excellent written and verbal English language Ability.
- Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid, and open.
- Must be flexible with organizational awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
- Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
- Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in TB screening programs, mobile health units, or active case-finding initiatives.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and reporting tools used in TB programs.
- Knowledge of data confidentiality policies in healthcare programs.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should Submit their “Cover Letter and CV in single file, saved with your name and job title” in Word format to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The subject of your mail should be “LTR (PMU)/_2025/PDX/001-STATE”.
- E.g - Applicants for the position for Gombe state should use “LTR (PMU)/_2025/PDX/001-GOMBE STATE”.
- Applicants for the position for Yobe state should use “LTR (PMU)/_2025/PDX/001-YOBE STATE”.
Please note that candidates with the wrong subject in their email stand a chance of being disqualified.
Deadline for application:
Sunday, 23rd February 2025.