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Data Clerk

Date Posted: Feb 13, 2026
Salary: Negotiable

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Background 
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) in Addis Ababa is home of Ethiopia’s public academic medical institution, integrating clinical care, medical education, and research under the Federal Ministry of Health. Established in 1968 and expanded into a medical college in 2007, SPHMMC serves as a national referral center for specialized services—including the country’s only National Kidney Transplant Center—while training the next generation of healthcare leaders. As a pioneer in adopting problem-based medical education and a hub for high-impact research collaborations, SPHMMC offers a dynamic environment for professionals committed to advancing evidence-based healthcare in Ethiopia.
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC), is conducting the SALSA Project, a clinical trial in three sites in African: Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria; and is seeking to fill the position of Data Clerk, for the Research Project.

Position: Data Clerk (1)
Reporting to: Study Coordinator & Principal Investigator
Location: St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Duties and Responsibilities
Data Entry & Management
  • Enter study data accurately and timely into the electronic database system from source documents
  • Transfer data from paper-based case report forms (CRFs) and study worksheets into the electronic data capture system
  • Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based filing systems for all study documentation
  • Ensure all required data entered is complete, accurate, and consistent with source documents.
  • Code and categorize data according to study protocol requirements
  • Perform and track regular data quality checks to identify missing data, inconsistencies, or errors
  • Generate and resolve data queries in collaboration with the clinical study team
Data Quality & Monitoring
  • Perform routine data checks for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Generate data queries, track query resolution, and maintain an audit trail in compliance with ICH-GCP.
  • Support field teams in minimizing missing or erroneous data.
Required Qualifications
  • BA/ BSc in Data management, IT, Computer Science or related field of study 
  • Certificate in Data Management or Clinical Research (added advantage)
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
  • Computer-literate with proficiency in web applications and MS Office Suite
  • Minimum one (1) year cumulative experience in data entry, in a healthcare or research setting, preferably in Newborn and maternal health
  • Experience with electronic data capture systems or clinical research databases
  • Demonstrated experience with data quality control and verification processes
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify data inconsistencies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience working with infant or maternal health clinical trial data.
  • Familiarity with Android-based tablet data collection systems.
  • Previous involvement in research projects.
  • Understanding of data security, and cloud/server-based systems.

Company Overview

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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    Location Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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    Employment Type: Contract
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    Shift: Full-time
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    Career Level: Entry Level
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    Positions: 1
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    Experience: Entry-Level / Intern | Experience: 0 - 2 years
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    Degree: Masters
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    Apply Before: Feb 20, 2026

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