HIS Assistant

Job Description

Title: HIS Assistant

Company Name: Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox`s Bazar

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 24 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 44000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Statistics, Public Health, Computer Science, Social Science
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Information Management, or any relevant discipline from a recognized institution

• At least 2 years

• Age At least 24 years

• The relevant experience in Health Information Management, MIS/HIS, reporting, data management, or humanitarian/development programmes.    

• Previous experience in Rohingya response or humanitarian settings will be considered an advantage.     

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data management tools. 

• Knowledge of DHIS2, HIS, EWARS, ActivityInfo, or similar health information systems.     

• Strong analytical, reporting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.      

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively in emergency humanitarian settings

Special Conditions

Due to the emergency nature of humanitarian work, working hours may occasionally be irregular. The employee is expected to remain flexible and available to respond to emergency situations as required by organizational needs

Mission Context

Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK), established in 1972, is one of the leading humanitarian and development organizations in Bangladesh. Since 2017, GK, in partnership with UNHCR, has been responding to the Rohingya humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar through integrated health and related services.

Job Purpose

The HIS Assistant (Camp Level) is responsible for supporting camp-level Health Information System (HIS) functions through systematic data collection, verification, analysis, documentation, and reporting. The incumbent will ensure quality information management to support project implementation, monitoring, donor reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, clean, verify, and maintain camp-level health data and Health Information System (HIS) records.

• Support data collection, validation, and modification of reporting tools as per GK and UNHCR requirements.

• Coordinate with facility-level staff and communication focal persons to ensure timely, complete, and accurate data reporting.

• Prepare and submit reports for HIS, DGHS, EWARS (Early Warning, Alert and Response System), 4Ws, ActivityInfo, and other reporting platforms.

• Maintain department-wise records, trackers, databases, and documentation for project activities.

• Assist in data quality assurance through routine checking, reconciliation, and follow-up with service delivery teams.

• Support data visualization, analysis, and preparation of periodic reports, dashboards, and summaries.

• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and secure handling of project-related data and information.

• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Senior HIS Officer or project management in support of programme implementation.

Special Note:

• Carry out any additional assignment per her/his position entrusted with the GK Management from time to time and mutually agreed upon.

• Management may, at any point in time, modify this job description as it is deemed necessary in Gonoshasthaya Kendra`s interests in consultation with the incumbent

• Due to the emergency response nature of GK`s work, hours of work may vary, and employees should be flexible in approaching hours of work in emergency conditions.

• The employee must respect the timetable, terms, and conditions of Gonoshasthaya Kendra and should always be available to respond to an emergency.

• Insurance