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Job Title:  Data Entry Clerk (Several Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Akros Research

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Akros Research is supporting a program, funded by the Mastercard Foundation and in partnership with the Africa CDC, to increase vaccine uptake in Africa. This initiative, called Saving Lives and Livelihoods, includes multiple components and partners working to procure, distribute, and promote vaccine uptake in a safe manner. As a part of this consortium Akros Research will support Africa Union member states in the Eastern and Southern African regions to strengthen vaccine safety surveillance systems.

Job Summary:   The Data Entry Clerks will support the Uganda National Drug Authority (NDA) to help clear a backlog of data and manage and maintain effective record keeping. The Data Entry Clerks will be seconded to the NDA and will actively liaise with Akros Research senior management to facilitate the realization of program objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the DHIS2 weekly and monthly number of cases report and follow up on respective district surveillance focal persons for case verification and reporting
• Obtain follow-up information on cases notified through call centers, WhatsApp, the med safety app, SMS code, and other platforms for case reporting
• Update the annual AEFI line list with all AEFI cases reported and share with MoH counterparts
• Analyze the line list to identify and earmark cases that require detailed case investigation
• Enter data from AEFI paper formats into Vigi-flow systems at NDA
• Identify and correct data entry errors using appropriate quality control methods.
• Manage and organize records and files.
• Ensure completeness and organize patient case reports, investigation forms, and clinical records for causality assessment
• Maintain regular communication with implementation counterparts at the Ministry of Health and the National Drug Authority
• Ensure all forms and records are documented and updated.
• Prepare relevant reports as needed and provide general data entry support across many teams on an ad-hoc basis.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or MBCHB preferred or any relevant field in medicine or any relevant field.
• 2 years of data entry experience
• Excellent computer skills with fluency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and databases
• Candidate should work well against complex and challenging delivery schedules
• Candidate should be culturally adaptable and sensitive
• Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal instruction in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to productively communicate remotely
• Ugandan national preferred

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV with references to careers@akros.com with “Application: Uganda – Data Entry Clerk” as the email’s subject line.

Deadline: 18th September 2024

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