Data Entry Assistant - Polio LAB

Organizational Context: Under the direct supervision of Polio Laboratory Director and Coordinator and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative in Pakistan, the incumbent will undertake the following duties:

§ Gathering, collating, and preparing documents, materials, and information for data entry;

§ Transfer data from paper formats into database systems and creating digital documents from paper or dictation ;

§ Type-in data provided directly from the field operations, hospitals or polio surveillance units;

§ Verify data by comparing it to the source documents for any error and make corrections accordingly;

§ Sort, organize and store paperwork after entering data;

§ Update existing data, produce reports and retrieve data as requested;

§ Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation;

§ Conducting quality checks to obtain information for incomplete documents and materials;

§ Reviewing all documents and information for accuracy and informing the supervisor of any errors or inconsistencies;

§ Updating and maintaining databases, archives, and filing systems;

§ Generating and exporting data reports, spreadsheets, and documents as needed;

§ Performing clerical duties such as filing, monitoring office supplies, scanning, and printing as needed;

§ Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the polio laboratory director, coordinator and/or WR.

Essential Education and Professional Requirements:

§ Strong expertise in MS office suite specially MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook.