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• The
  incumbent will work with the surveillance team in setting up new malaria
  reference centers at select districts across the country.
• Work
  with the surveillance team to oversee administrative management of site
  activities (current and new malaria reference centers)
• Oversee
  the smooth running of surveillance activities at the OPD sites
• Manage
  the collection, completeness and timely delivery of data from sites to the
  team in Kampala;
• In
  charge of setting up a data quality and assurance program for malaria
  reference centers
• Work
  in liaison with the Project Manager to produce and distribute progress
  reports including: 1) weekly/monthly report of key malaria indicators, 2)
  monthly report of data quality, in a timely manner;
• Participate
  in hiring, training and supervision of project staff at the OPD sites;
• Ensure
  timely delivery of supplies to the sites
• Maintain
  in a confidential manner records according to established priorities and procedures
  applicable to malaria reference centers
• Represent
  UMSP at meetings as required including MoH, CDC, IDI, WHO and other key
  implementing partners

• Set
  up of functional and model surveillance sites with best practices
• Progress
  reports specifically reports of key malaria indicators
• Data
  Management/Quality assurance program
• Training,
  mentoring and coaching of site staff

• The
  applicant should preferably hold a Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine or health
  related degree
• Masters
  in Degree in Public Health/Medicine/ Epidemiology is an added advantage.
• At
  least three years’ previous work experience in a similar setting
• Good
  knowledge of training, organizing meetings and general administrative
  duties is a plus.
• Must
  be self motivated and have high integrity
• Good
  computer skills especially with database management and other Microsoft
  programs
• Good
  communication and interpersonal skills

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