Data Entry Assistant – Excel Expertise
Job Summary
CHCS is seeking a highly efficient and detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk with fast typing speed and advanced Microsoft Excel skills to support program data operations.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Speed and accuracy in high-volume data entry
- Strong Excel-based data management and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Commitment to data quality and accountability
Key Performance Expectation
- Process ≥ 200 documents into Excel Spreadsheets per day within an 8.5-hour workday
- Maintain ≥ 98–100% data accuracy
- Meet daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deadlines
Key Responsibilities
Data Entry & Management
- Accurately enter and update data from multiple source documents
- Maintain structured and well-organized Excel databases
- Manage large datasets with consistency and integrity
Data Cleaning & Validation
- Identify and correct errors, duplicates, and inconsistencies
- Perform routine reconciliation across datasets
- Ensure data aligns with program reporting requirements
Excel Reporting & Analysis
- Develop and maintain Excel-based reporting templates
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Create dashboards, charts, and summaries for program tracking
Data Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular data quality checks
- Flag discrepancies and escalate issues promptly
- Ensure compliance with CHCS data management SOPs
Program Support
- Provide timely data to M&E and program teams
- Support outreach tracking and performance monitoring
- Assist in donor and internal reporting
Required Qualifications
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in:
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Information Management
- Public Health
- Business Administration
- OR related field
Experience
- Minimum 3 years in:
- Data Entry
- Data Management
- Reporting
- Proven experience handling large Excel datasets
- Experience supporting program monitoring, NGO, or health projects is an advantage
Technical Skills (MANDATORY – WILL BE TESTED)
Applicants must demonstrate expert-level Excel proficiency in:
- Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts
- Microsoft Excel advanced functions
- VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
- INDEX & MATCH
- Nested formulas
- Conditional formatting
- Data validation and filtering
- Data cleaning and transformation
- Building structured reporting templates
- Must be able to build and manage complex spreadsheets independently
Optional (Added Advantage)
- Experience with:
- Power BI
- KoboToolBox
- DHIS2
- CommTB
- Background in health programs, NGOs, or donor-funded projects
IMPORTANT NOTICE (READ BEFORE APPLYING)
This role is STRICTLY for Data Entry Clerks with Fast Typing Skills and Advanced Microsoft Excel Expertise.
- IT Specialists, Software Developers, and Web Developers should NOT apply
- Remote or Hybrid work is NOT available
- Must be able to handle high-volume data entry (minimum 200 documents/day
- Fast-paced, performance-driven environment
- Daily productivity and accuracy tracking
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.
