Data Entry Operator at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium)

Vacancy Announcement – April 2026
Position: Data Entry Operator (1) – Tom Brown
Location: Kebbi State, Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium) is an independent, international medical humanitarian organisation that provides emergency assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and limited access to healthcare. Many candidates are interested in Jobs at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium) due to the organization’s commitment to humanitarian values. The organisation operates with neutrality and impartiality, offering aid regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

MSF Belgium is currently seeking qualified candidates residing in Kebbi State to fill the position of Data Entry Operator. This opening is one of several Jobs at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium) open to local applicants.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and entering medical data accurately into the mission database while maintaining strict confidentiality. Core duties include:

• Entering patient data such as visit dates, prescriptions, and medical records in accordance with MSF protocols
• Compiling and verifying data from MSF facilities and partner health centres
• Identifying and retrieving missing or incomplete data
• Updating patient records and correcting errors where necessary
• Performing regular data backups to ensure data security
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of all data recording systems and files
• Reporting data-related issues to supervisors
• Preparing statistical reports for the medical team when required
• Ensuring confidentiality of all patient and operational data

Context-Specific Responsibilities

• Daily entry of patient data from ATFC, ITFC, and ICCM registers into Excel databases
• Daily collection of records from all assigned health locations
• Collaboration with the Medical Data Processing Officer (MDPO) on data management
• Identifying and resolving issues related to data collection and quality
• Ensuring standardised data collection with minimal errors or missing information

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of Secondary School Education (required)
• Knowledge of Statistics or Data Analysis is an added advantage

Experience:

• Not mandatory

Languages:

• English (essential)
• Knowledge of Hausa and/or Fulani (desirable)

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn and use data recording tools such as Fuchia and EpiInfo

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Service orientation
• Results-driven mindset

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and copies of relevant certificates via:

Hardcopy Submission:
CV Box – MSF Base Office
Opposite Mopol Quarters, Badariya
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State

Important Note:
Applicants must clearly write the position title on the envelope. Applications that do not follow this instruction will not be considered. Similarly, Jobs at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium) require clear adherence to application procedures.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Finally, Jobs at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium) are open to both men and women, and the organization values equal opportunity employment.