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Title:          
Information Management Officer

Organization:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Project
Officer

About US:

Reproductive Health
Uganda (RHU) is a Member Association of the International Planned Parenthood
Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to champion, provide and enable
universal access to rights based Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
(SRHR) information and services to vulnerable and underserved communities and
to young people. The role of the engagement with RHU and its partners is to
ensure that SRHR are respected, protected and fulfilled as a goal in itself,
and as a fundamental means to gender equality, human well-being and sustainable
development.

About DANIDA Project:

RHU is to implement
a project, namely; “Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Needs of Vulnerable Populations” in Northern and Central Uganda funded by
DANIDA through IPPF. The project sites are Adjumani, and Kampala (Bwaise and
Owino) in Northern and Central Uganda, respectively. It is a two-year project
starting April 2020 – March 31st, 2022.

Job Summary:    The Information Management Officer will
mainly manage the branch’s health information system, client data and filing
system

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Utilize
computerized data entry equipment and programs to enter, store and/or retrieve
information as required within set timelines.

·       
Verify
data entry; and combine data from different systems when information is
inadequate; clean data to eliminate duplication.

·       
Secure
the safety and integrity of information by various means.

·       
Maintain
client confidentiality and protect operations by keeping information
confidential

·       
Perform
program support tasks such as organize forms; photocopies; filing; orders and
maintain project; makes reminder calls to client visits as required

·       
Conduct
client satisfaction surveys, operational researches and other research
activities at the branch.

·       
Provide
technical back-stopping and capacity building to staff and partners in data
management.

·       
Proactively
identify, troubleshoot and escalate issues related to M&E and data.

·       
Perform
any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Demography and Reproductive
Health, Population Studies, Statistics or related field.

·       
At least
two years’ experience in managing data for health- related projects

·       
Individuals
with previous NGO experience will have an added advantage

·       
Demonstrable
data management skills and ability to write clearly and concisely

·       
Demonstrable
competence in computer data entry using diverse computer programs with speed
and accuracy

·       
Paying
attention to detail.

·       
The
candidate must adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements
of this role

·       
The
candidate must be pro-choice

How to Apply:

All candidates
should submit their application letters and attach certified copies of academic
transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well
the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts
either by post or hand delivery addressed to:

The Executive
Director,

Reproductive Health
Uganda,

P.O. Box 10746
Kampala. Uganda

Or hand-deliver at:
RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Deadline: 13th March 2020

NB:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female applicants are encouraged
to apply.

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