Job
Title: Data
Officers (Several Job Opportunities)
Title: Data
Officers (Several Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Department- Research
of Department- Research
Vacancy Code: DOX01
About US:
The Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a
partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall
objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on
Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five
operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention,
Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided
through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University
Core Lab) and Outreach.
Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a
partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall
objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on
Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five
operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention,
Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided
through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University
Core Lab) and Outreach.
Job Summary: The Data Officer will ensure study
participant data is entered into the study database, and data queries are
resolved in a timely manner according to the study protocol and standard
operating procedures.
participant data is entered into the study database, and data queries are
resolved in a timely manner according to the study protocol and standard
operating procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform data quality control and assurance reviews as per the study
standard operating procedures; - Enter study participant data into the study database in a timely
manner as per the study standard operating procedures; - Ensure the timely resolution of data queries as per the study
standard operating procedures; - Manage and maintain secure custody of study participant source
records as per the study standard operating procedures; - Print and file study participant visit schedules;
- Obtain and document informed participant consent;
- Perform any other study – related delegated by the study Principal
Investigator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Data Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree
in statistics, library and information science, computer science,
information technology, or other information management related field. - Possess technical certifications and training in Database management
and administration. - At least two years of hands-on experience in data entry and
management - Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to be a good team
player. - Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to
prioritize, schedule and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment. - Demonstrable knowledge and competence in the use of standard MS
Office software including Excel spreadsheets. - Working knowledge of computer systems and hardware.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should E-mail their updated CVs, which
should include details of email address (if any), present position, current
remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus
telephone contact to the following address. Please make sure that your
application letter, updated CV and certificates are attached as one document
and indicate the Vacancy code as the subject for your email
qualified and interested candidates should E-mail their updated CVs, which
should include details of email address (if any), present position, current
remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus
telephone contact to the following address. Please make sure that your
application letter, updated CV and certificates are attached as one document
and indicate the Vacancy code as the subject for your email
The Senior Human
Resource Manager,
Resource Manager,
Infectious Diseases
Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,
Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,
Makerere University
Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
P.O. Box 22418,
Kampala, Uganda.
Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 8th November 2018
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