Fresher Data Officer Non-profit Jobs – Global Health Uganda (GHU)

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Job Title:   Data Officer (Fresher Non-profit Jobs)   

Organisation: Global Health Uganda (GHU)

Duty Station:  Kitgum, Uganda

Reports to:  Trial Manager

 

About US:

Global Health Uganda (GHU) is a registered not for profit, limited liability company with the mission to promote child health by conducting and facilitating quality and relevant research in child health, neurodevelopment and interventions.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with the site medical officer and study staff to ensure that all the site data is handled/kept safely, entered, processed and transmitted as per protocol.
  • Perform data entry/transfer from paper formats into computer files or database systems,
  • and weekly data backup.
  • Prepare study participants’ files; ensuring accurate and completeness of study data.
  • Coordinate data related quality assurance activities; such as reviewing & resolving data
  • discrepancies, including generation of responses to data queries.
  • Ensure that all hard-copy study forms are safely stored in the designated area, including
  • good filing system at the site.
  • Manage and maintain study computers, and other IT equipment.
  • Manage internet services; ensuring good internet access.
  • Offer relevant technical IT support to site study staff.
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by supervisors in line with your work.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT), data science, and statistics or any related field.
  • Good computer knowledge; ranging from basics like Microsoft application such as word
  • processing tools and spreadsheets, to database management packages, such as REDCap.
  • Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices.
  • Working experience with data entry and data management.
  • Working knowledge and experience with REDCap is essential.
  • Fast typing computer skills with a keen eye for details.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, and team-working skills to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and prioritize appropriate
  • Willingness to work in a rural setting.

 

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria, please submit a typed cover letter, a detailed CV, all necessary academic documents and the contact details of three work related referees all in one PDF document addressed to the Human Resource Officer, Global Health Uganda, P.O BOX 33842, Kampala, Uganda and send the application to the email, hr@globalhealthuganda.org

 

Deadline: 9th February 2024 by 5.00 pm.

 

NB: We appreciate your application however; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, we regret that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

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Date Posted 2024-02-01
Valid Through 2024-02-09
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Global Health Uganda (GHU)
Job Location Kitgum, Kitgum, Kitgum, 0256, Uganda

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