OVERVIEW

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Office:

SUPERVISOR MEDICAL DATA ENTRY – 1 POSITION

Workplace : Blantyre

Type of contract : 1-year Fixed term with possibility of extension

Start date : May 2026

Main Purpose

Ensure completion of all activities related to medical data entry and data management into the mission database. Supervise, organise and plan the activity of Data Entry officers/operators, as well as identify their training needs in order to provide a good service support and reliability of the data collected.

Main Responsibilities

Supervise, organise and plan the activity of Data Entry officers to have a reliable record of medical activity performed, as well as identify their training/technical support needs in order to provide a good service support and reliability of the data collected.

Ensure collation and entry of all data identified by project managers for collection (e.g. morbidity, mortality, surveillance of diseases of epidemics, nutrition, psychological and women’s health, etc) into the appropriate data management system while ensuring quality of data

Do quality control data officers’ performance on regular basis

Know and ensure proper use of software used for recording (i.e. Bahmni, DHIS2, ITAE, IRIS, Nextcloud, etc.).

Ensure accuracy of the medical data entered into the mission’s database on a regular basis, according to MSF protocols and carry out regular back-ups.

Provide technical support to data entry officers/operators in project sites and give response to their training needs.

Provide regular statistical reports for the medical team as well as informing the superior of any missing information, major changes or big differences in data.

Specific Accountabilities

Track all data requests from different project departments, gather additional reporting requirements, and ensure the quality and integrity of data collected across various Health Information Systems (HIS) tools.

Collaborate with different departments within the CC Project to provide data quality feedback, ensuring accurate data is used for patient management and analysis.

Support the implementation of health information tools by testing new updates added to applications and participating in documenting feedback.

Support the enhancement, synchronization, and management of various HIS tools used in the project (Praxis, Access databases, Excel sheets, EMR, DHIS2, etc.) to generate reliable and actionable reports, Awhile ensuring secure, efficient, and effective use of these tools.

Support the implementation and proper use of data security provisions and protocols to ensure secure access to and maintenance of patient medical and administrative information, in accordance with MSF data security and patient confidentiality standards.

Lead in the implementation of CC project qualitative and quantitative monitoring across activities, under supervision of the manager, and in collaboration with the medical team.

Requirements

Education

Degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or Information and Technology (IT) is required

Essential skills are proven computer literacy and qualifications either in data management or in statistics

Experience

Essential with working experience of at least one year in data management

Experience with analyses and management of medical data is desirable

Language

Fluency in English and Chichewa

Competencies

Results and Quality orientation

Teamwork and Cooperation

Behavioural Flexibility

Commitment to MSF principles

Stress Management

How to apply

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format, to the Human Resources Manager at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France through email to msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org. Please use the subject line “Supervisor Medical Data Entry, Your Full Name,” and ensure that each file is appropriately labelled, such as “CV – (Name)”. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicate only the Position and Your Full Name as the Subject Line of the email.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, April 3, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSF is committed to applying Safe Recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization, and its beneficiaries.

MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on email: msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org as soon as possible.

N.B.: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive.