Job Title: Data Officer
Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station:
Mulago, Kampala, Uganda
Mulago, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: M
& E Officer
& E Officer
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Data Officer will determine the suitable
database analysis software; enter data that is used to generate weekly, monthly
and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and
procedures.
database analysis software; enter data that is used to generate weekly, monthly
and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and
procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Receive
and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
Receive
and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
·
Enter
data into the appropriate program databases on daily basis according to the
approved format
Enter
data into the appropriate program databases on daily basis according to the
approved format
·
Create
data cleaning queries to free data from any anomalies according to the data
analysis procedures
Create
data cleaning queries to free data from any anomalies according to the data
analysis procedures
·
Back up
data and add password to the different databases used for data entry on a daily
basis in line with the data security procedures
Back up
data and add password to the different databases used for data entry on a daily
basis in line with the data security procedures
·
Carry
out simple analysis on MJAP activities and document brief reports on weekly and
monthly basis to inform the development of quarterly reports for the various
stakeholders
Carry
out simple analysis on MJAP activities and document brief reports on weekly and
monthly basis to inform the development of quarterly reports for the various
stakeholders
·
Devise
and implement a mechanism for safeguarding computer hardware and other
accessories assigned to Data Officers
Devise
and implement a mechanism for safeguarding computer hardware and other
accessories assigned to Data Officers
·
Offer
on-going support to the data collectors in proper data collection and
documentation procedures.
Offer
on-going support to the data collectors in proper data collection and
documentation procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The ideal
candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences,
Computer Science and Information Technology.
The ideal
candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences,
Computer Science and Information Technology.
·
Specialised
training in data management, analysis and interpretation is an added advantage
Specialised
training in data management, analysis and interpretation is an added advantage
·
Two years
of working experience in data management
Two years
of working experience in data management
·
Excellent
interpersonal skills, communication skills and organizational skills.
Excellent
interpersonal skills, communication skills and organizational skills.
·
Good
computer skills and knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database
management packages Ms Access, Ms Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPiDATA
Good
computer skills and knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database
management packages Ms Access, Ms Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPiDATA
·
Comprehensive
knowledge of computer data input equipment and error resolution in data entry
Comprehensive
knowledge of computer data input equipment and error resolution in data entry
·
High
level of confidentiality, accuracy and team work
High
level of confidentiality, accuracy and team work
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]
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]
NB: Please
indicate the position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your
attachments should not exceed 5MB.
indicate the position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your
attachments should not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 10th October 2018 by 5:00pm
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