01 September 2015

Fresher US Careers - Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst at United States US Embassy ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs










Organisation: United States

Embassy, US Mission in Uganda


Grade: Grade 9 (Ugshs. 64,849,075 to

94,733,853 p.a inclusive of allowances)  


Welcome to the

United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. 

The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over

30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi

currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. 

The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working

under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.


Among the

offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:


·        
United States Agency for International Development

(USAID)


·        
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)


·        
Peace Corps (PC)


Job Summary: The Geographic

Information System (GIS) Analyst will provides technical expertise and support

to US Embassy’s CDC-Uganda staff and other partners/collaborators in the use of

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support the planning, designing and

implementation of health information systems for HIV/AIDS and other public health

programs and initiatives supported by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS

Relief (PEPFAR) in Uganda.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


1.

Program implementation 50%


·        
The incumbent will work closely with systems

analysts, application developers, data managers, program staff and other

researchers and scientists at CDC and at partner sites to integrate the usage

of GIS in existing heath information management systems so that data capture,

analysis and display can be geographically referenced. This will necessitate

conducting needs assessments, periodic workshops and training sessions for CDC

staff and their partners to handle issues of data entry/update, data quality,

utilization of the GIS system as a management and planning tool, and to update

them on new features and requirements.


·        
On a continuous basis, the incumbent will review

existing and functional geographical and other health information systems to

ensure data quality, database timely updates by partners; to develop training

guidelines for new partners and dissemination of new instructions and changes

in the system; and make recommendations on required modifications and

improvements to the systems.


·        
The job holder also follows up with Project Officers

to ensure recommendations and modifications are implemented.


2.

GIS Use and Integration: 40%


·        
The GIS Analyst will support the Programmatic and

Research branches at CDC by ensuring that GIS applications are integrated with

CDC/USG and PEPFAR program reporting requirements and indicators where possible

to facilitate the review of the performance of PEPFAR funded public health

programs and initiatives. This includes supporting other M&E specialists,

health and behavioral scientists, laboratorians, epidemiologists, systems analysts

and data managers in carrying out critical analysis and making presentations to

partners, key stakeholders such as Ministry of Health, partners, other US

agencies, host country officials, and visitors and delegations using the GIS

and other related sources of information and tools.


·        
He / she will also support the development and

production of high quality maps, posters, charts and other graphics to support

and aid presentations, and continuous program review and analysis.


·        
The GIS Analyst will keep abreast of new

advancements in GIS/GPS software and be able to transform geo-spatial data to

new format.


3.

Interagency coordination 10%


·        
The GIS Analyst will establish and maintain working relations

with senior officers in the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, UN agencies, Donors,

Ministries and other providers of Geo-spatial information to ensure the exchange

of ideas, data sharing and acquisition, and obtaining guidelines on best

practice. This will include participating in national committees and other working

groups established to develop and propose new ways of updating the spatial data

that are already on the system and obtaining new data. Incumbent will need to

keep abreast of trends and new developments in the GIS field.


·        
The GIS Analyst will develop a training program to

empower staff working with PEPFAR funded programs to build local technical

capacity for GIS activities


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:


NOTE:  All

applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific

and comprehensive information supporting each item.


·        
The ideal candidate for the US Embassy CDC Geographic

Information System (GIS) Analyst should hold a Degree in Health Informatics,

Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, or Computer Sciences is

required.


·        
At least two years of progressively responsible,

professional-level experience in health information data management.


·        
Theoretical and practical knowledge of health

information sciences, public health informatics and good understanding of

analyzing and interpreting data for public health use are required.


·        
Possess excellent analytical capabilities; interpersonal

skills; and the ability to prepare verbal, tabular, and graphic presentations

of related information.


·        
Ability to establish and maintain contacts with high

level officials in Uganda government institutions, as well as with influential

non-government for geo-spatial data sharing or acquisition.


·        
Language Proficiency: Level IV

English ability (Fluent) is required. Must have excellent public relations,

writing, and speaking skills in English.


All those

interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their

applications and strictly adhere to the following:


·        
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally

Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.


·        
A current resume or curriculum vitae.


·        
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must

provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans

preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional

preference in hiring with their application.


·        
Any other documentation (e.g. essays,

transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements

of the position as listed above.


By email at

KampalaHR@state.gov.


NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and

only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Please clearly

indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.


Please use standard

file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please

send all documents in one file attachment.


Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5


Deadline: 13th September,

2015


The US Mission

in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in

employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual

orientation.  The Department of State

also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel

operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda












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