General summary:
The data officer will provide ongoing technical assistance to the project, district and facility teams in recording and management of national and project-related data in line with current national guidelines.
She/he will also assist the MEL Officer in the entry, cleaning and analysis of data captured by the Project MIS.
Key Responsibilities:
• Mentor health facility staff in documentation in to appropriate national HMIS tools.
• Ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured into the HMIS tools
• Collaborate with regional partners in the district to ensure the availability of TB HMIS tools in all supported sites
• Provide forecast to avoid stockouts of HMIS tools for all health facilities under his/her charge
• Support facility staff in the timely compilation of the routine HMIS reports (weekly, monthly and quarterly)
• Provide direct support to project-supported sites in reporting to DHIS2 and reporting data from community TB activities
• Provide accurate and timely TB services reports
• Support facility teams in the timely update of the electronic Case Based Surveillance system for TB (eCBSS) to ensure its functionality.
• Support data use both at site/hospital and project level, including activities related to performance review meetings
• Support health facility staff in producing data summaries that in form continuous quality improvement initiatives in TB programming.
• Participate in the analysis and interpretation of data
• Provide occasional support to other health facilities in the Kampala and Mukono district areas as instructed by the supervisor
• Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Degree in any data management-related field.
• Data analytics and presentation skills using Microsoft Office Suite; particularly MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience in TB HMIS data management at the health facility level.
• Experience in the navigation of DHIS2 and USAID PEPFAR data management requirements.
• Previous experience in supporting TB and TB/HIV district-level data management tasks is an added advantage
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills
Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in this position should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, certificate/testimonials and updated email address and phone contacts of three (3) referees not later than 22nd , December 2022. Please follow this link https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms to apply for the position above.
Key Notes:
1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document.
4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email.
5. Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.
6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: Candidates should attach a copy of their National Identity Card
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda