Fresher Data Officer – VMMC Non-profit Job Careers – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Assistant Data
Manager
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
About CDC / PEPFAR Project:
IDI received funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)/PEPFAR, IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the
Kampala region of Uganda under the project: “Accelerating epidemic control in
Kampala region of Uganda through scale up of evidence based and high impact
interventions towards achievement of UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets.”
Job Summary: The Data
Officer – VMMC will be responsible for site level data management. He / She
will ensure the complete, accurate and timely filling of data in HMIS tools
and, abstract and enter all data into appropriate software in a timely manner.
They will participate in data analysis and compilation of the required site
specific reports.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Using
    the appropriate MoH tools (HMIS), capture SMC clients’ data as required
    and ensure that client charts and all related documents are securely filed
    at the end of each activity day as required.
  • Abstract
    and input clerical data into the relevant system using appropriate
    software packages
  • Keenly
    review data for accuracy and completeness
  • Actively
    participate in analysis and interpretation of data
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Infectious
    Diseases Institute (IDI) Data Officer – VMMC job opportunity should
    preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree
    in Information technology, information systems, computer science,
    statistics or any other relevant field.
  • At
    least two years working experience in data management in a health related
    field.
  • Computer
    knowledge and skills; Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Knowledge
    of the Health Information Management System
  • Ability
    to work in multidisciplinary teams.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons may apply through e-mail
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic
credentials with at least two referees to:
The Manager Human Resources,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline:  31st May 2017
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