Fresher Data Officer NGO Jobs – Global Health Uganda (GHU)

Job Title:   Data Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Global Health Uganda (GHU)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

About Organisation:

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 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 & 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/Tablets, 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT), data science, or any related field.
• Good computer knowledge; ranging from Microsoft applications such as word processing & spreadsheets, to database management packages, e.g., REDCap.
• Working knowledge of office equipment, 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 & team-working skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and prioritize appropriate deadlines.
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria, please submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, all necessary academic documents and the contact details of two 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:

This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at Global Health Uganda (GHU) → not later than Thursday, 30th April 2026 at 5.00 pm.

We appreciate your application; however, only shortlisted 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.

Deadline: 30^th April 2026

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience