Job Title: Data Collector (Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organisation: CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
Reports to: Operations Manager with indirect reporting to M&E Director- MSC
About US:
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian hospital specialized in pediatric neurosurgery and integrated spiritual ministry.
Job Summary: The Data Collector will implement the M&E activities of the hospital specifically, the M&E requirements of the USAID ASHA grant at CURE Uganda and support the hospital’s research initiatives by collecting relevant data.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee M&E Requirements
- Effectively oversee the M&E requirements of the USAID ASHA grant, including surveys and focus groups Develop procedures that outline the data collector role.
- Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures
Data management function
- Collect and input M&E data for patients in accordance with established procedures, for ongoing baseline reporting.
- Ensure data cleanliness and integrity.
- Support the clinical team in the quality improvement, audit and research projects that will further inform the clinical service, including patient recruitment, data collection and logistical support.
Communication function
- Generate monthly narrative report of activities and as needed per leadership’s requests and DC capacity.
- Produce monthly narrative report to describe M&E activities.
Training function
- Assist hospital personnel with M&E tools and support them in their use, training and retraining as necessary.
- Personal Improvement initiatives to further the understanding of the DC role.
Occupational Health and Safety observed.
- To work in such a way that does not cause injury to yourself, other co-workers or patients.
- Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
- Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
- Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.
Spiritual Ministry
- Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry Programs.
Other duties
- Other official related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Maths.
- Strong training and facilitation skills
- Experience in the implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/Government; desirable.
- Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports; desirable.
- Excellent organizational /administrative skills and ability to effectively plan in evolving situations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer proficiency using software applications such as Microsoft Office & Google Drive
- Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages.
Competencies:
- Attention To Detail – Able to be alert in a fast-moving environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details and organise and maintain a system of records.
- Communication Skills – Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.
- People Focus – Able to prioritise patients’ needs and work effectively with staff in different departments.
- Quality – Able to demonstrate consistency and reliability; adhere to standards and measures and seek ways to improve processes; identify and correct errors; test new methods thoroughly; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
- Teamwork – Able to share due credit with co-workers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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