KAREN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE (KDHW)

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Karen Department of Health and Welfare
19 Thiri Road, Kammaukkasin, Hpa-an, Karen State
Vacancy Announcement for Database Officer
The Karen Department of Health and Welfare (KDHW) is currently seeking for the Database Officer
position (1 post).

Position Title: Database Officer

Reports to: M&E Manager
Location of position: Hpa-an KDHW Office

Responsibilities:
The database officer will work under the direct supervision of Monitoring and Evaluation
Manager and perform the following duties;
▪ Design, develop, test, implement and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data
tools and their revisions as well as data collection procedures
▪ Ensure high value data with maximum accuracy, consistency and reliability are
acquired by project teams for further decision making and planning
▪ Develop proper data backup, restoration, data validation and security procedures to
ensure data integrity, availability and to prevent data loss.
▪ Implement upgrades to the data entry and data storing systems whenever necessary
▪ Support M&E manager and M&E officer in developing, implementation and
management of project indicators.
▪ Assist M&E manager in analysis and dissemination of information relevant to project
activities.
▪ Work closely with data assistants from projects under KDHW health program and
ensure the smooth implementation of respective data collection, documentation, data
entry and analysis procedures.
▪ Check, compile and review monthly and quarterly report from projects and give
feedback in time to respective data assistant.
▪ Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management
systems and propose solutions alongside with the M&E Manager
▪ Support the Program Managers and M&E manager to ensure that donor, partner, and
Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner
▪ Provide training regarding data collection and entry, information system and
standards to data assistants as required.
▪ Provide technical support in issue relating database usage and administration which
includes but not limited to trouble shooting for data entry and access to existing
databases
▪ Perform necessary field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by projects and to
verify the accuracy of reported data.
▪ Coordinate and collaborate closely with KDHW health program and project staff,
partner’s M&E units and other stakeholders as needed
▪ Any other relevant duties which may be assigned by M&E manager
Personal specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably computer science, information management(or)other

degrees with related working experiences
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in relevant field
• Good level of proficiency in Excel as well as other Microsoft packages
• Ability to use Statistical software would be considered advantage
• Ability to speak Karen Language is considered preferable
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• Having a team spirit with good communications and cooperation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to situations as required according to
changes on the ground
• Willingness to work at and travel to remote rural areas

• Commitment to and understanding of KDHW’s aims, values and principles.

• Capability to comply with all relevant KDHW policies and procedures with respect to
health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

Application Process:
Interested and qualified candidates should address the application to Admin and HR
Coordinator, No. 19 Thiri Road, Kamaukkasin, Pa-an or by email to admo.kdhw@gmail.com
with his/her Curriculum Vitae, two recommendation letters, a photo taken within last six
months and copy of certificate(s), or additional training attended.
Please mention the applied position in the Subject line if you send your application via email.

Deadline of Application
The all-complete application should be arrived by January 20, 2021.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.