Are you looking for Medical jobs in Tanzania today? then you might be interested in Medical Data Processing Officer Job at Médecins Sans Frontières October 2025.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization providing emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. MSF operates based on neutrality, impartiality, and independence, offering assistance according to need alone.
Position: Medical Data Processing Officer
Reports to: Epidemiology Activity Manager
Location: Liwale
Main Purpose:
The role involves carrying out medical data collection and entry activities into the GBS study database, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting to support decision-making for the medical team.
Responsibilities:
- Perform data entry of epidemiological information into the study database and generate reports.
- Ensure all entered data is authorized and backed with proper documentation.
- Maintain accuracy and completeness of collected data, identifying and correcting errors.
- File documents according to MSF standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare workers for proper patient registration and data collection.
- Assist in preparing and compiling regular reports for medical and laboratory teams.
- Enter study-related data collected in Liwale Health Centre and Liwale District Hospital into the provided databases.
- Report data inconsistencies and protocol breaches to supervisors promptly.
- Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all data collection forms.
- Provide simple statistical summaries when required.
- Track study participants’ follow-up in collaboration with study midwives and supervisors.
- Support proper filing and organization of study forms.
Qualifications:
- Higher education in Data Management, Information Technology, or Mathematics.
- Proven computer literacy.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in data capturing, monitoring, or evaluation.
- Experience in hospital or healthcare settings is an added advantage.
Knowledge:
- Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and internet use.
- Ability to learn and use data recording software (Kobo, Redcap, DHIS2, EpiInfo, etc.).
Core Competencies:
- Results and Quality Orientation (L1)
- Teamwork and Cooperation (L1)
- Behavioural Flexibility (L1)
- Commitment to MSF Principles (L1)
- Stress Management (L2)
Languages:
- English and Swahili (essential).
Women, people with disabilities, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Application Details:
Submit your motivation letter, CV, and copies of relevant certificates by Tuesday, 21st October 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Use the subject line: “Liwale – Data Processing Officer.”
Email applications to: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
Alternatively, applications can be submitted at MSF offices in:
- Mikocheni B, Daima Street House No. 16, Dar es Salaam
- Nduta Refugee Camp, Kibondo District
- MSF Guest House, Kibondo
- MSF Office, Liwale, Lindi
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you receive no feedback within six weeks after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
For inquiries: MSFCH-Tanzania-PAM@geneva.msf.org
