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Job Title:   Data Assistant (21 Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: African Network for the Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS (ANECCA)

Funding Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Duty Station:  Karamoja, Uganda

About US:

African Network for the Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS (ANECCA) was awarded the USAID Local Partner Health Services-Karamoja (LPHS-Karamoja) project Cooperative Agreement No. 72061722CA00001 (October 2021 – September 2026) to implement a comprehensive TB/HIV activity in Abim, Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido and Moroto districts, Karamoja region.

Job Summary:  The Data Assistant will implement M & E L management systems and guidelines for measuring and tracking programme performance routinely at the Health facility while supporting other nearby heath facility sites in line with the M & E L directorate mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain complete data on the patient files and registers on weekly, monthly quarterly and annual basis inline data management& MEL guidelines.
• Compile and timely responses to ad-hoc data calls and requests relating to data needs in line with data management and MEL guidelines.
• Generate and submit accurate, timely, valid data to inform on quality improvement decision making and reporting for efficient & effective Health management service delivery in line with data management and MEL reporting procedures.
• Compile and share weekly, monthly, and quarterly facility HMIS and PEPFAR report to support efficient & effective Health management service delivery in line with the MEL reporting procedures.
• Compile, sort, verify and enter quality data in Uganda EMR, DHIS-2, CQI dashboard, update HMIS register and LPHS- Karamoja Information Management system in line with MEL information system procedures.
• Conduct data cleaning and DQA activities to support health care workers at the designated facilities in data quality assurance in line with data quality assurance standard operating procedures, job aids and MEL reporting procedures.
• Transfer information from paper-based records (registers) into summary tally sheets or computerized reporting format in with the data management and MEL reporting procedures.
• Compile weekly missed appointments using the provided templates to champion back to care efforts and provide routine updates in line with facility-based targets and MEL reporting procedures.
• Conduct routine orientation of seconded facility staffs in key MEL parameters including documentation and reporting in line with the data management & reporting procedures.
• Maintain hardcopy and electronic data files and reports in compliance with the national/research protocols, ensuring that completed records/reports/documents are regularly stored/back up in an appropriate location.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews at the health facility to institute data utilization practices in line with facility-based targets and MEL reporting procedures.
• Support implementation of the above duties in one or two additional satellite ART sites as will be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Project planning and management, Development studies, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology.
• A post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
• At least two years of progressive professional experience working in data management related projects, and working with rural communities in a reputable organisation preferably an NGO.
• A high level of computer literacy is required, especially, but not limited to Ms-Word, Excel, MS Access, Internet & web technology, as the incumbent will be involved in data entry into database systems
• Training in information technology, database and records management is an added advantage
• Good numeracy skills. Attention to detail and enjoy alphanumeric data entry.
• Practical experience in working with government of Uganda health information systems (like Open MRS/Uganda EMR, DHIS2, and mTrack) at health facility and district
• Experience in handling, collecting, coding, and managing numerical data
• Hands-on knowledge and skills in data entry preferably in an HIV/AIDS, or a research-oriented organization
• Excellent data analysis skills (competency in the use of Statistical applications such as SPSS, STATA, or Epi-Info is an added advantage)
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings of Uganda like Karamoja
• Good report writing skills, verbal communication interpersonal skills and Result oriented.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications letters, curriculum vitae and certified academic credentials indicating the job title & reference no to applications@anecca.org and cc: aneccaapplications@gmail.com.

NB: Applicants from Karamoja region are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 1st September 2023

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