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Job Title:    Data Assistants (Several
Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: FHI 360

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

FHI 360 is a
nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic
development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication
and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and
all U.S. states and territories.

Job Summary:  The Data Assistant mainly provides technical
and administrative support to assist with technical and administrative duties.
Handles special projects and executes research and data analysis tasks.
Analyzes problems, determines approach, compiles and analyzes data and prepares
reports and recommendations. Coordinates activities between departments and
external parties. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Support
data management, entry, aggregation and validation of data and generation of
daily, weekly and monthly reports for maternity and nutrition services in
selected project supported facilities

·       
Promote
quality data standards at points of service delivery by ensuring the generation
and submission of accurate, timely, valid data to inform on quality improvement
and reporting.

·       
S/he
will work closely with the health Informatics team and respective directorates
to compile weekly, monthly and quarterly facility HMIS reports.

·       
Perform
data entry to DH1S2 and project data management systems

·       
The
incumbent will analyze and present performance data for key program indicators
to inform decision making at program level, facility level and participate in
data cleaning and DQA activities.

·       
Participate
in the development and maintain project databases to capture relevant data on
key indicators

·       
Participate
in writing regular, timely progress reports of activities and results for USAID
and other stakeholders

·       
Conduct
rigorous annual data quality assessments on all project indicators, and write
up and disseminate results

·       
Provide
periodic and adhoc data as requested by MEL Director, including data calls.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate for the FHI 360 Data Assistant job must hold a degree in either
Statistics, IT, Social Sciences, basic sciences or a related field.

·       
A
minimum of two years of experience in handling, collecting, and managing
numerical data in the areas of MNCH and/or Nutrition

·       
Working
knowledge of departmental objectives to provide administrative and technical
support.

·       
Excellent
oral and written communication skills.

·       
Excellent
organizational and time management skills.

·       
Ability
to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and provide corrective action.

·       
Proficient
in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

How to Apply:

All candidates who
wish to join FHI 360 should apply online at the link below.

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