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Job Title:        Research Officer (Fresher Data Entry Jobs)

Organization: Amref
Health Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Amref Health Africa
is the largest international health development organization based in Africa.
With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia,
Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and Western Africa
providing services to over 30 countries. Working with and through African
communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close
the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref
Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by
increasing sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions
in human resources for health, health service delivery, and investments in
health. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.

Job Summary: The
research officer is responsible with ensuring accurate and timely upload of the
information in the online system. He or she must have an excellent
understanding of the study protocol and strong attention to detail.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
To
participate in ongoing mobilization, participant recruitment and sensitization
about the research activities within the study communities.

·       
Provide
training and continuous mentorship to the study participants on the use of the
online database.

·       
To work
with the facility coordinators and ensure timely upload of information into the
online system

·       
To
maintain regular contact with the team leader and update him/her on what is
transpiring in the study communities.

·       
Provide
technical support to the study participants on accessing and filling of the
data collection form

·       
Compile
and submit progress reports to the research manager at the required intervals.

·       
Ensure
timely implementation of project activities and accountabilities.

·       
Ensure
that the project is implemented within budget and timelines.

·       
Ensure
timely provision of logistics to the different study participants

·       
Participate
in facility and community coordination committee meetings

·       
To
attend to any other duties as assigned by the research manager from time to
time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology, Statistics,
Social sciences

·       
At least
two years of experience in study research; experience in using online
systems/databases is an added advantage.

·       
Excellent
computer skills,

·       
Organized
with excellent attention to detail.

How to Apply:

All interested
candidates Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and
cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Business Partner, Amref Health
Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org 

Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health
Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does
not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.

Deadline: 24^th August 2020

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