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Job Title:            Data Officer

Organization:  Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station:
  Arua, Uganda

Reports to:      Regional Data Manager

Vacancy Code:
DOX01

About US:

The mission of the Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a
strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity
development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment, Global Health Security, Training,
Research, Laboratory services (including the CAPcertified IDI Core Lab) and
Outreach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Using
the appropriate MoH tools (HMIS), capture SMC clients’ data as required and
ensure that client charts and all related documents are filed securely at the
end of each activity day as required.

·        
Abstract,
in put clerical data into the relevant system using appropriate databases.

·        
Review
data for accuracy and completeness.

·        
Participate
in analysis and interpretation of data

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Educational requirements

·        
Minimum
requirement is a diploma in Information technology, information systems,
computer science, statistics or any other relevant field.

·        
Two
years working experience in data management in a health related field.

  Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

·        
Computer
knowledge and skills; Excel, Word, Power Point

·        
Knowledge
of the Health Information Management System

·        
Ability
to work in multidisciplinary teams.

How to apply:

IDI will offer a
competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.

Candidates that know
that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above
position, please send their CVs, which should include details of email address,
present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of
three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address
(Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug 
and let’s save the environment).

The Senior Human
Resource Manager

Infectious Diseases
Institute – IDI Knowledge Centre,

Makerere University
Main Campus

College of Health
Sciences, Makerere University

P.O. Box 22418,
Kampala, Uganda

Key Notes:

1.      
IDI is
an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any
other fees at any stage of the recruitment process

2.     
 Internal candidates who meet the required
specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will
be given priority.

3.     
 Make sure that your application letter, CV and
certificates are attached as one document

4.     
 Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line
of your email

5.     
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted

6.     
Any form
of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 28th,
October 2019.

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