medical data validation AssistantIOM

Position Title: Medical Data Validation Assistant
Duty station: Manila (Global) Administrative Centre (MAC)
Job classification: G-5
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term, w/ possibility of extension
Closing date: 22 Aug 2021
Salary: Php 52 662 per month net of taxes
Context
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Migration Health Division, the various units of the Health Assessment Programme Global Support Unit provide services to all missions and medical field operations worldwide. The Migration Health Informatics (MHI) unit is responsible for operational medical software applications, data repositories and statistical reporting.
Under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Data Analyst and in close coordination with Migration Health Informatics Manager and Migration Health Informatics Officer, the Medical Data Validation Assistant is responsible for closely monitoring data validation processes of field missions. The position will play a major role in first level data validation system user support to field operations and communications with missions related to MHI data validation and reporting obligations. The successful candidate will also assist in developing and maintaining the data
validation documentation system, training of the field staff, and participate in the continuous development of validation systems for health assessment data from Mimosa, UKTB, LIMS, IMS, ICD, HAP and any new migration health informatics initiatives.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
Education**
Completed university degree in health and social sciences, statistics, engineering and other areas dealing with data and analytics from an accredited academic institution.
A minimum of Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant professional experience is required.
Training on medical informatics, public health or health data analytics, or at least one (1) year experience in medical data management will be an advantage.
Experience
Actual experience in data handling.
Demonstrated understanding of data quality management.
Analytical skills required.
Experience with data interpretation is an advantage.
Specialized understanding of medical, public health and statistical terminology as well as IT disciplines and ability to correctly bridge health and information technology to address the changing information management needs of medical units is an advantage.
Exceptional time management and attention to details.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, medical and IT professionals and subject matter experts.
Can work in rotating shift, if required.
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Manila City, Metro Manila
₱52,662 per month
Permanent
Full-time