3 Fresher Data Entry Specialist Job Placements – Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

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Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Duty Station:  Uganda
Reports to: Data QA/QC
Coordinator
Position Number: MUWRP/09/17
About US:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV
research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of
understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation
for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of
MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease
threats of public health importance to Uganda.
Job Summary: The Data Entry
Specialist will primarily ensure timely and correct entry of all data including
survey data and routine program data (SMC, OVC, Prevention, HTC) into
databases. The data entry specialists will carry out other duties relating to
hard copy data archiving, alert teams on report submission guidelines and
completeness and work closely with MROs to ensure effective and efficient data
entry into electronic data management systems.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Enter Program data- PWP, LTFU, Hub data,
    OVC, SMC, Care and treatment data from static and outreach sites into the
    MUWRP electronic data bases
  • The incumbent will also enter HIBRID and
    HMIS data into MUWRP data base to support data back and program tracking
  • Run routine reports as may be required by
    the clinic staff or MUWRP
  • Work in liaison with the IT team,
    routinely backup data entered into the electronic data bases.
  • Support completeness of MoH reporting by
    identifying gaps and addressing facility based reporting challenges as
    they occur.
  • Ensure functionality of electronic data
    management systems
  • Carry out data quality assessment before
    entry into the system.
  • Maintain data entry requirements and
    standards by following data program SOPs.
  • Ensure proper filing and storage of office
    data both manually and electronically
  • Tasked with reporting database
    malfunctioning to the senior data entry specialist
  • Participate in the retrieval of
    information from the system as and when required.
  • Perform all hard copy data filling and
    storage.
  • Ensure confidentiality of the program data
    at all times.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by
    the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Data Entry Specialist
    job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • Significant exposure and experience in a
    health setting with knowledge of managing PMTCT, HIV Care & Treatment
    and HCT data is an added advantage
  • Computer knowledge in database management,
    spreadsheet, email, etc.
  • Good report writing skills
  • Familiarity with public health facilities
    and willing in serve in such settings.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the
application form, download here,
attach it together with application letters, CVs, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and three professional referees. The position number (Check top
of advert) and preferred location should clearly be stated in the application
letter.
Please send applications to:
The HR and Administration Manager,
Makerere University Walter Reed Project,
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 29th May 2017

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