USAID UHSC Project Data Analyst Jobs – Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

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Job Title:     Data Analyst
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: USAID Uganda Health Supply Chain UHSC Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: M&E Advisor
Job ID: 13-8567
About MSH:
Management
Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit health organization
composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over
50 countries. Our mission is to
save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable
people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing
countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services
for the greatest health impact.
About USAID UHSC Project:
Management
Sciences for Health (MSH) is implementing a USAID-funded project called the
Uganda Health Supply Chain, a five year program supporting the Government of
Uganda’s health system to improve the availability and accessibility of
essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS). The expected results of are
to:1) strengthen national policies and strategies and support cost-effective,
equitable, and transparent utilization of EMHS resources; 2) strengthen country
capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase
availability and access of EMHS among priority populations.
Job Summary: The Data Analyst will be responsible for the
oversight of data entry, analysis and that the information is fed into
quarterly Lab SPARS report to the district and CPHL for the USAID UHSC Project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Responsible for the daily data management
    functions of SPARS program data. He/ she is responsible for the updating,
    maintenance and validation of SPARS databases
  • Responsible for merging other Logistics data
    from SLMTA/SLIPTA, LIMS and DHIS2 to populate CPHL indicators and Linking
    them to SPARS database
  • Technically support the rollout of LAB SPARS
    through orientation of users of SPARs database training for new and
    existing mentors, supervisors, DLFPs & District Biostatisticians in
    use of the SPARS tools
  • The incumbent serves as the first point of
    contact for hardware/software problems for users using the LAB SPARS
    database in the facilities/field
  • Take part in the design of assessments data
    tools, collection of data from the field for CPHL/NHLS
  • Provide technical support in adhoc data
    searches for the generation of reports.
  • Offer support in the mapping of equipment
    inventory at facility level and generating alerts for any break down to
    enable distribution of lab reagents
  • Support the improvement of SPARS data
    quality, through data reviews, and validation to ensure consistency,
    integrity and accuracy based on the SPARs specific guidelines
  • Assist in identifying trends in LAB SPARS,
    information utilisation and areas of improvement at facility level.
  • Perform any other duties similar in nature as
    may be assigned from time to time by the M&E Advisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the USAID MSH Project
    Data Analyst Jobs should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Applied sciences,
    Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Management, Information
    Technology or a related field
  • A minimum of three years of related data
    analysis work experience.
  • Computer skills i.e. proficiency in Microsoft
    Office Suite applications and statistical packages such as Microsoft
    Project, SPSS, Epi-Info, and advanced Excel
  • Possess the ability to integrate and maintain
    databases
  • Ability to resolve data issues at national
    level
  • Working knowledge and working experience in
    laboratory logistics management information systems will be an added
    advantage
  • Strong team work, communication and project
    management skills.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the Management
Sciences for Health in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply
Online by clicking on the link below.
Deadline: 15th April, 2016

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