National Professional Officer /Statistician,Job vacancies in Uganda, at World Health Organisation - 2015

National Professional Officer /Statistician – World Health Organisation

Position Title:National Professional Officer /Statistician

Duty Station: Kampala

Organization:World Health Organisation

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Grade : NO-A

Duration of Contract : 12 months

Type of Contract : Special Services Agreement

Application Deadline:December 12, 2014 – 5pm

Under the general direction of, monitors the quality of data.

A. Functions received, analyses, interprets, processes, presents and disseminates numerical information from multiple sources that include health services, financial and population data sources. Contribute to standardized data gathering techniques, creation of reporting forms, data entry screens and routine HMIS forms. Directly responsible to the principal Bio-Statistician.

He/She will work in close collaboration with the National Professional Officer/Data Manager and National Professional Officer/Health Technologies in WHO.

He/She will perform the following functions:

Support the strengthening of mTRAC in all districts.

Monitor and report weekly the timeliness and completeness of data received through mTRAC.

Analyze mTRAC data every week and liaise with relevant stakeholders at national, district and lower levels, where their action is required – including follow up.

Support activities to build capacity of HMIS Sta at the various levels of health service hierarchy to implement mTRAC.

Liaise with the developers of DHIS2 and mTRAC to guide further additions to these applications.

Participate, when appropriate, in the supervision and follow up of districts on implementation of mTRAC.

To perform any other duties assigned by the WHO Representative.

B. Education and Professional Training Strong combination of education and training

equivalent to possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Bio statistics, Statistics, Demography or Mathematics that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as

described.

Masters degree in Bio statistics or Public Health is an added advantage.

Knowledge of:

Various statistical software packages such as STATA, MS Excel, or SAS.

Office computer packages such as Microsoft Office.

C. Experience

At least three (3) years’ experience in applying statistics in a reputable organization with acceptable evidence of knowledge, competence and contribution to the organization’s goals.

Skill and Ability to:

Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; interact with users and office stay in nontechnical, clear terms.

Assist stay with difficult technical tasks, including the creation of specialized pivot tables.

Work independently and as a team member.

Set priorities and organize work to meet strict reporting deadlines.

Languages required:

Thorough knowledge of the English language.

Working knowledge of the French would be added advantage.

Mode of application:

Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, diplomas and testimonials should be addressed to:

The WHO Representative 60 Prince Charles Drive

P. O. Box 24578, Kampala, Uganda

N.B. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.