Job Title: M &E Officer (2 Fresher Jobs)
Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: M&E Advisor
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the District
Biostatistician in training and mentorship of facility M&E staff - Work in liaison with district teams to
ensure availability of all necessary HMIS tools at facilities - Support the district in maintenance of
facility computers and accessories as well as the openMRS - Support facilities to ensure completeness
of entries into the openMRS and reporting. - Support facilities to ensure timely and
accurate completion and submission of HMIS reports and other required
reports - Support district Biostatisticians and records
officers to conduct regular data quality audits - Support the district Biostatistician and
Records Officers to conduct data analyses required for regular district
and facility data review meetings as well as tracking of selected
indicators
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) M &E Officer should preferably
hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, or its equivalent - A minimum of two years’ experience in
Health Information Systems (HMIS,DHIS & OpenMRS ) - Broad knowledge of common Statistical
analysis and database management packages Ms Access, Ms Excel, STATA,
SPSS, EPiDATA - Working knowledge of MER 2.1 PEPFAR
indicators - Additional training in a medical field
will be an added advantage. - Ability to monitor Data collection and
data entry into management systems and write good project reports and
plans. - Good IT skills (generic applications,
internal communications systems, and software packages to support M&E
management) - Broad knowledge of error resolution in
data entry - Good mentoring and coaching skills
- Broad knowledge and understanding of Local
Government structures,
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
NB: Please indicate the
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May
2017 by 5:00pm
2017 by 5:00pm
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