Posted on : June 27, 2025 Application deadline : July 02, 2025
Data Management Assistant (Internal#74/2025)
icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddr,b as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
This is an internal advertisement exclusively for active and eligible icddr,b employees, in accordance with the organization's policy.
Dhaka Hospital was established by icddr,b in 1962 primarily to meet the urgent need to treat patients, particularly children, with severe diarrhoeal disease. It has since grown into a nationally important centre treating around 200,000 patients a year. Dhaka Hospital offers a full range of services, particularly for diarrhoeal and respiratory disease, with infants and children representing a high proportion of patients.
Position Description:
The Data Management Assistant will report to the Administrative Officer, Clinical and Diagnostic Services, and will be responsible for administering all kinds of patient record related information data at registration desk with the objective of generating complete and accurate data for the hospital SHEBA system.
S/he will be involved in:
Register patient for accurately entering, updating, and maintaining patient details, demographic, mobile number, and other identification information through HMS (SHEBA) software. Perform accurate data entry and compete the patient registration as per the SOP; Ensures data integrity and supports efficient patient care and administrative operations. Take corrective actions to correct wrong data including data inconsistency check, crosscheck, reconcile etc; Keep records of every single activity related to the data collection; Greet and interact with all patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner. Support patients with empathy, or refer them as necessary, with questions and complete the registration information and or forms, when required. Willing to do the roster duty and facilitate better team collaboration Escalate difficult cases to the Administrative Officer for the solution; Maintain effective filing and documentation system for further use of records and verification; Prepare daily, monthly and reports, graphs, charts and help to take data driven decisions. Check data inconsistency according to the requirements and logic; prepare a report highlighting the errors and correct the errors found.Required qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Preference will be given to candidates with a Diploma in Computer Sciences and Engineering; Proficiency in accurately and efficiently entering data into computer systems. Typing speed of 45-60 wpm. At least 3 years of experience in Data Management related domain; Must have knowledge in MS Office Package and basic Statistical software. Understanding of basic troubleshooting skills of devices related activities is preferable. Good interpersonal skills are a necessity, including an ability to work well with the variety of ages, cultures, and temperaments represented among hospital staff and patients, treating others with kindness and respect in all they do. Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, an ability to follow instructions, proper attention to detail in all work matters, and a willingness learn from others. Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions, including unanticipated changes to working schedules.Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka
Contract Type and Duration:
Fixed Term Contract; duration will be 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.Salary & benefits:
Annual Tk. 474,530/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits. 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.Notes of attention:
Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview. icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by July 2, 2025.