About this role
The Data Entry Clerk role is contract-based and located in Kosofe LGA, Lagos, under the Lagos State Ministry of Health’s Grant Management Unit. The position reports to the State AIDS Program Coordinator and focuses on ensuring timely and accurate data reporting from health facilities for HIV activities. The role involves transferring facility data into digital systems, supporting enrolment and follow-up for the Premium Health Insurance Scheme, coordinating with LGAs and partners, and ensuring data is supplied to state and national reporting streams. It requires working with Local Implementation Teams and various M&E staff to maintain data accuracy and timely submission. The GMU coordinates grant-supported health programmes and ensures donor compliance and alignment with Lagos State health priorities.
What you would do
- Transfer data from facility records into computer files or databases.
- Assist in identifying, screening, and enrolling PLHIV and TB patients into the Premium Health Insurance Scheme and notify enrolment status.
- Follow up on utilisation and distribution of beneficiaries' ID cards.
- Collaborate with Local Implementation Team, LGA M&E officers, and facility staff to support HIV activities.
- Coordinate with Implementing Partners to ensure timely data provision to the State AIDS Control Program unit.
- Ensure data across thematic areas is submitted to SASCP M&E officers for national reporting templates.
- Work with LGA Focal Persons and M&E Officers to ensure all HIV facilities report data on time.
- Verify and update data by cross-checking with facility source documents for accuracy.
- Perform any other tasks as assigned by Supervisors at LGA and State levels.
What they are asking for
- Experience with NGOs or donor-funded programmes.
- Minimum OND or HND in Health Data/Health Records/Health Information or related field.
- Experience in government or public health facilities.
- Data entry and computer/database proficiency.
- Minimum 2 years in related roles with relevant HIV/public health/M&E data experience.
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