Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Hoima and Kibaale, Uganda
Project: Safe Male Medical
Circumcision (SMC) Project
Circumcision (SMC) Project
About IDI:
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).
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 assessments
- Manage and technically support data
related activities during SMC outreaches.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should possess a good
Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, information systems, computer
science and statistics - At 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 requirements - Knowledge 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
supervision - Be a good team player and good
communication skills
Compensation 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 thereafter
commensurate with the caliber and experience of the individual we are seeking.
Contract is initially 3 years and may be renewed thereafter
How to Apply:
All 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:
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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