2 NGO IT Jobs - Assistant Data Managers at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)Duty Station: Hoima and Kibaale, UgandaProject: Safe Male Medical Circumcision (SMC) Project IDI is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; Outreach; and laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab). The IDI Outreach program supports Saving Mothers Giving Life (SMGL) project interventions in Kibaale district and comprehensive HIV/AIDS services (including Adult Safe Male Medical Circumcision (SMC) for HIV prevention in the 7 districts of Kibaale, Hoima, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Buliisa, Masindi and Kiryandongo under the Expanded Kibaale-Kiboga Project (EKKP).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Work closely with the Data manager to supervise data officers in supported sites to ensure completeness, accuracy, reliability, timeliness, integrity and confidentiality of data.Manage the data related logistics in supported sites and ensure timely replenishment of data tools.Sample data and re-enter it into the database for comparison purposes to ensure that it is of good quality.Perform data cleaning at all sites on a regular and routine basis.Carry out data quality assessmentsManage and technically support data related activities during SMC outreaches.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should possess a good Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, information systems, computer science and statisticsAt least two years’ experience in data management in a busy health care setting.Prior experience with data abstraction and management in a busy research health care setting.Working knowledge and experience with PEPFAR/CDC and MoH reporting requirementsKnowledge of current information technologies and HIV/AIDS.Computer literacy i.e. Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, MS Access and MySQL is a prerequisite.Working knowledge of troubleshooting in a Windows 7/8 environment Possess the ability to work under minimal supervisionBe a good team player and good communication skillsCompensation Package: The compensation package will be commensurate with the caliber and experience of the individual we are seeking. Contract is initially 3 years and may be renewed thereafterAll suitably qualified and interested persons who wish to apply should email as well as post or deliver an application letter (clearly labeled – Application for “position title”) with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda.
Deadline: Monday, 7th July 2014.
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