Job Title: Database Specialist (2 Positions)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Kigezi Region and Lango Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will temporarily support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Locum MEL Manager, the Database Manager will be responsible for administration, management, design, documentation and evaluation of a variety of database management systems, EMRs and Supplementary data tools, software Design, Software Debugging, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Software Development Fundamentals, Software Development Process, Software Requirements. In addition, the successful applicant will perform database and transaction log backups, as well as maintenance and monitoring of database server performance and backup automation of life saving HIV/TB data.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Skill project staff who will be collecting the data using both electronic and paper-based case report forms.
- Skill all site teams on using the EMR analysis tool for reporting.
- To supervise data collection using ODK and ensure accurate and timely data entry and query resolution.
- Develop and oversee the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple database servers and remote sites;
- Review technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff.
- Support project M&E and technical staff to retrieve the needed data from the project database.
- Work with the project MEL team to ensure that the project dashboards (online and offline) are regularly updated and accessed by the necessary audiences.
- Conduct user skilling on the current trends in technology including AI.
- Share learnings and success stories.
- Perform other duties as per project demands.
- Work with program and district/site teams toward strengthening the hub/hub network for sample and result transport / referral for Viral Load, EID PCR, CD4, sputum, serology and chemistry within acceptable Turn Around Times (TATs).
- Work plan & work with Program officers and their respective district hub coordinators in skilling district/site-based laboratory teams in provision of quality comprehensive HIV/TB laboratory services, commodity management and quality assurance
- Work closely with the logistics/Supply chain Advisor to ensure accurate, complete laboratory orders and timely redistributions within the supported facilities/districts.
- Collaborate with the locum program officers to conduct laboratory systems related quality controls, namely quality control inspections and high-quality documentation of lab processes across the supported laboratories.
- Monitor the implementation of Laboratory accreditation processes and WHO AFRO SLMTA accreditation standards.
- Monitor equipment functionality including periodic service, maintenance and repair
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent qualification. Possession of a Post-graduate qualification in the same fields is an added advantage.
- At least five years of recent experience in developing and/or managing health information Systems /databases especially Uganda EMR and eAFYA.
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: [email protected]
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Deadline: 16th May 2025 by 05:00 pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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