Job Title: Laboratory Information Officer
Organisation: Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Information Technology (IT) Manager
About US:
Uganda
Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is one of the constituent research institutions
under the Uganda National Health Research Organization (UNHRO). UVRI’s mission
is to carry out scientific investigations concerning communicable diseases of
public health importance and to advise the Uganda government on strategies for
their control and prevention.
Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is one of the constituent research institutions
under the Uganda National Health Research Organization (UNHRO). UVRI’s mission
is to carry out scientific investigations concerning communicable diseases of
public health importance and to advise the Uganda government on strategies for
their control and prevention.
About ICAP Project:
Uganda
Virus Research Institute has signed a MoU with the International Center for
AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) of Columbia University to conduct a
national Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) in Uganda. This survey
will provide critical information on the state of the HIV epidemic in Uganda
and help shape policies and programs to address the epidemic.
Virus Research Institute has signed a MoU with the International Center for
AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) of Columbia University to conduct a
national Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) in Uganda. This survey
will provide critical information on the state of the HIV epidemic in Uganda
and help shape policies and programs to address the epidemic.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Laboratory Information Officer will develop,
maintain and keep up to date Laboratory information systems - Ensure information security, principles and
practices - Work closely with the IT Manager, to provide
a detailed description of the programming logic needed to convert user
requirements into application system modules by developers and contractors - Identify methods for automating data
management tasks, including reporting, and incorporate these into views of
a data repository and a decision support system - Work in liaison with UVRI’s Laboratory
Informatics Officer to ensure that systems developed meet general
application development standards of the Ugandan Government while giving
priority to UPHIA systems - Ensure that all critical requirements for the
system are met - Perform any other duties given by the IT
Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Laboratory Information Officer should
hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
Statistics, and Applied Sciences. A Master’s degree or PG diploma,
professional certification in relevant fields like: MCSA, MCSE will be an
added advantage. - A minimum of four years of progressively
responsible experience in computer information systems for HIV prevention,
treatment, care and surveillance systems, data management and application
development. - Previous exposure and experience in both
robust desktop application using Visual Basic (VB) and web applications
using C#, ASP.NET, PHP Apache and Java Script. - Prior experience in Database programming
& Database management Systems preferably Microsoft SQL server &/or
PostgreSQL &/or MySQL - Broad knowledge of software development
methodologies, project and data management is required. - In-depth knowledge of software development
management, and quality assurance. - Thorough public health knowledge of current
HIV/AIDS issues is required. - Detailed knowledge of the government health
care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies,
program priorities and regulations is required. - Good problem solving, effective communication
and advocacy skills. - Demonstrated initiative and ability to work
independently with minimum supervision, ability to work under time
constraints in order to meet deadlines; ability to set priorities and make
decisions on a variety of complex matters. - Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate
activities and projects with the ability to establish and maintain a
cooperative working relationships with teams and partners. - Demonstrated ability to research and evaluate
health information application and information systems software and learn
new software and hardware packages in order to adapt to the rapid changes
in technology.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, updated CVs,
including names of two work-related referees indicating their contacts with
e-mail and phone numbers to the address below;
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, updated CVs,
including names of two work-related referees indicating their contacts with
e-mail and phone numbers to the address below;
The
Director,
Director,
Uganda
Virus Research Institute
Virus Research Institute
P.O.
Box 49 Entebbe. Uganda
Box 49 Entebbe. Uganda
Or
hand deliver to the office Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe.
hand deliver to the office Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe.
Deadline: Wednesday 8th June 2016 by 5pm
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