Laboratory Technician (Data Entry)

To ensure timely and accurate entry of water quality data into the national water quality database and maintain integrity of the databases

Duties and Responsibility

1. Responsible for routine entry of water quality data onto the database

2. Quality assures all data entries into the database

3. Follows data entry techniques and procedures to maintain data quality

4. Secures data by creating data backups on periodic basis

5. Responds to information access and data retrieval requests from authorized personnel

6. Assists in developing and maintaining improved records within the National Water Quality Database system

7. Produces automated data entry and integration reports

8. Generates statistical reports periodically

9. Tests new database systems by performing mock data entry tasks

10. Provides technical backup support to the databases in Regional
    Laboratories

11. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and experience

Science

1. An Ordinary Diploma in Science Technology with a bias in Chemistry or Bio-chemistry, Telecommunications or Computer Science.

2. A Bachelor of Science and Technology in Chemistry or Information
   Technology is an added advantage.

3. At least 2 years working experience in data entry and management.

4. Use of spread sheets and other computer packages, experience in transcribing, Organization, Typing, Data Entry Skills, paying attention to Detail and being able to Analyze Information

Required Competences and Skilis

1. Team work: Works cooperatively and collaboratively.

2. Initiative: Proactive, open to new ideas and champions innovation.

3. Result Orientation: Takes up duty willingly and produces results.

4. Communication: Actively listens and speaks respectfully.

5. Integrity: Is open and honest and provides quality services without need for inducements.

6. Time management: Always in time and accomplishes tasks in time.

7. Loyalty: Complies with lawful instructions of Supervisor and is able to provide ongoing support to Supervisors tasks.

8. Customer care: Responds well and attends to clients. Reflects a good image for the Public service

9. Able to maintain confidentiality as required by the Laboratory Quality Management System