Health Information Management Assistant

Publish Date: July 28,2026
Category: Development/UN/NGOs
Deadline: August 09,2026
Position: Health Information Management Assistant

Contract type: Regular
Location: Shabwa
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duration: Until December 31, 2026, Renewable based on fund availability and performance
Reference: HR-26-14
Note: Position is open for Nationals

ABOUT RI:

Context

Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.

Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

Relief International is an alliance of four organizations with one shared mission, comprised of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief International-Europe, which operate under a one-team concept under a single senior leadership team.

Job Profile

Under the supervision of the Health Information Management Officer, the Health Information Management Assistant (HIMA) will dedicate 100% of his/her time leading, coordinating and ensuring the high-quality implementation of project activities. The HIMA’s primary role is to collect all relevant data and support HIMO in drafting and submitting statistical reports.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Health Information Management Officer to assist in ensuring compliance with RI information systems and implement data quality control measures.

• Manage data entry works/teams.

• Assist on troubleshoot data submission errors and data error issues.

• Assist on implementing data validity and quality control measures including random phone calls and site visits.

• Regularly collect, compile and save project data using easily searchable and accessible media and readable formats.

• Implement quality control activities.

• Communicate regularly with Health Assistants and ensure the receiving of daily, weekly, and monthly reports from the field.

• This includes Health, Nutrition and Medication reports.

• Maintain correct and up-to-date project data and relevant records in soft and hard-copy files ensuring the security, integrity and confidentiality of the data and records.

• Provide technical assistance to field coordinators and supervisors regarding data collection and reporting.

• Assist on compiling and sending to the donor daily, weekly reports, Daily medication reports, and Project Nutrition reports.

• Assist on compiling weekly and monthly numeric achievements and ensure reporting submitted on time and to high standards.

• Assist and coordinate with M&E Officer in maintaining accurate and up-to-date project information and data (IPTT).

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the HIMO.

Behavior and Conduct

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies.

• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members.

• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve.

• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms.

• Report any concerns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information or data management and processing field or its equivalent.

• Minimum 1 years of previous technical experience in health and nutrition data management for humanitarian or development projects.

• Applicable knowledge working with statistic databases.

• Good written English and ability to write good quality reports.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Self-motivated, results-driven and excellent sense of organization.

• Preferably from the targeted area/district

RI Values

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:

• Integrity

• Adaptability

• Collaboration

• Inclusivity

• Sustainability