Data Clerk Job in Kenya - NGO

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • In liaison with the Project Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and Field Officer prepare source documents for entry by compiling and sorting information; and establishing entry priorities
  • Review and verify source documents from the Community Health promoters (CHPs), Peer mentors, Health Facilities for discrepancies; by using standard operating procedures (SOPs), and returning incomplete documents to the CHPs, peer monitors and Health Facilities for resolution.
  • Enter and account data by inputting information in the database provided by the P.O. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, and according to the Procedures.
  • Maintain data entry requirements by following data management techniques and procedures.
  • Verify data entries by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; purging files to eliminate duplication of data; and comparing it to source documents.

  • Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
  • In liaison with P.O. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
  • Maintain data management operations by following data management policies and procedures; and keeping information confidential.
  • Represent the project/Y+ Kenya in meetings, forums, seminars, conferences, and related meetings locally, regionally and nationally and as necessary, including with policy makers in line with the project.
  • Assist in compilation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and ad-hoc program reports.
  • Undertake any other duty as assigned

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of a Diploma in applied statistics, health records and information technology or equivalent
  • Proven experience in undertaking data entry and managing key population data for NGO
  • Devotion to thoroughness and accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work in a team setting.
  • Speedy, accurate data entry skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records and observe good clinical practice.
  • Basic skills in data analysis using Ms Excel, SPSS, STATA, SAS
  • Should be a person of high integrity
  • Be able to work with professionalism and minimal supervision
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

The position involves the need to provide technical support in data management. There
may be periods that require the jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet
deadlines or respond to specific situations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send an cover Letter and CV to Y+ Kenya Secretariat, 4th Floor, Apartment B4C, Kingstone Residence, Ngong’ Rd, Nairobi/ or email directly to: yplus@ypluskenya.com  Subject ( GF. Busia county) by Friday 20tH February 2026.

Y+ Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.