Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (AJJDC)
Deadline: November 22, 2025
Job Description
Position Title: Health Data Officer, JDC Ethiopia
Reports to: Country Director
Additional Manager: GRID Health Programs Manager
Position Scope: Part-time (50%), with possibility to expand
Start date: January 2026
Key Roles and Responsibilities
The Health Data Officer plays a crucial role in the organization, overseeing the coordination and management of data related to the Spine Program, Tena and other JDC Ethiopia Medical Programs and initiatives. The key responsibilities include:
Data Collection and Oversight:
- Accurately entering patient medical information on AJJDC’s database.
- Compiling, sorting and verifying the accuracy of data before it is entered.
- Capture and document appropriate medical photos of patients, digitalize x-rays, CT scans, MRIs and other medical records and encode into AJJDC’s database.
- Assist in filling patient intake forms and document as per established procedures.
- Interview patients, and write success stories
- Maintaining medical records by compiling, managing and securing the medical database under their care, and to keep both the information and the computer system up-to-date.
Other Medical Programs Data:
- Establishing and maintaining program-specific, cloud-based databases for efficient entry of beneficiary data.
- Document patient stories by conducting interviews, crafting success stories.
- Compiling, sorting, and verifying data and maintaining comprehensive medical records to support reporting and program visibility.
Reporting and Research:
- Prepare dashboards, generate reports to facilitate program evaluation and decision-making
- Actively participate in preparing surveys and research
Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- BA in Computer Science, Public Heath, Statistic, Health Informatics, or other related fields
- Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, information collection, health information systems, or M&E
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with health data systems (e.g., DHIS, EMR systems)
- Experience with data visualization tools such as power BI, Excel and Google Sheets
- Familiarity with the Ethiopia healthcare system – an advantage
- Experience in an NGO or development context – an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and client/patient-facing skills, with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with patients and program beneficiaries.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
- Tech-oriented, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong Amharic and English (written and spoken)
- Availability to travel regularly and spend time in the field
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to a mission-driven team strengthening smallholder agriculture and community development.
- Play a central role in ensuring the success and impact of high-profile projects.
- Gain hands-on experience in data systems and project management, with opportunities for professional growth.
How to Apply
Application Procedures:
Interested candidates shall send a non-returnable application dossier containing the followings:
- Application letter stating clearly the job to which you are applying for;
- Up-to-date CV in English with daytime telephone number and /or an e-mail address
- Names and addresses of three references.
- Closing date for application is 10 working days from the date of this announcement (End date: November 21st, 2025).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.