- Group: SPHERES
- Location: West Lombok
- Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE
- Tenure: 2 months (subject to study period)
- Vacancy Reference: SPHERES – Data Chaser Officer – West Lombok
Background
The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. In Vietnam, we are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal closely collaborates with the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kathmandu, and OUCRU Indonesia exists in partnership with the University of Indonesia. As a Wellcome Trust Africa Asia Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome Trust since our establishment in 1991.
OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care.
Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org
Job Summary
Data Chaser Officer will conduct routine visits to healthcare facilities to trace, collect, verify, and update birth records. The role supports complete, accurate, and timely birth data reporting from hospitals and community health centres (Puskesmas), in coordination with facility staff and the data centre team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular field visits to hospitals and Puskesmas
- Collect, verify, and update birth data from participating healthcare facilities.
- Ensure data completeness, accuracy, and quality in accordance with established standards.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals and facility managers to obtain and validate information.
- Submit periodic data collection reports to the data centre team.
- Maintain confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards when handling data.
Requirements:
Essential Criteria
- Minimum Education Degree: Bachelor (D3 or S1) in Health Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.
- Proficient in English
- Relevant field data collection, health survey, or health programme monitoring and evaluation experience is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Willingness to undertake frequent field travel.
- Own and be able to ride a motorcycle; possess a valid driving licence (SIM) and helmet.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in field data collection or health surveys.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programmes.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents by email to recruitment.id@oucru.org:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact details of a minimum of two professional referees
- Salary expectations
Email Subject: Please quote the reference “SPHERES – Data Chaser Officer – West Lombok – Your name”
Deadline for submission: 24 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact person
Sekar Khofidfah Maajid and Eka Yuninda