About UVRI:
The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) signed an MOU with the U.S Centres for Disease Control (CDC) to strengthen capacity through the management and coordination of laboratory surveillance, epidemiology, public health evaluations and training in Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Data Entrant will be responsible for capturing data generated by project activities, process it and enter it into the appropriate data bases.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive data from points where they are captured
Conduct direct gathering/collection of data where necessary
Enter data in a timely manner, using the appropriate software
Carry out data cleaning
Forward the entered data to the Data Analyst, and -assist with simple analysis
Backup the data on a regular basis
Carry out data filling, storage and archiving
Disseminate data as required
Take measures to protect the confidentiality of data
Guide the Data Analyst on the need for the maintenance – of the computers, printers and accessories
Conduct regular monitoring of activities in the field
Perform any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by different section heads.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Data Entrant should preferably hold a diploma in statistics or Information Technology or any other relevant discipline
At least two years’ experience in data collection
Working knowledge in data collection methods
Basic facts on HIV
Computer literacy i.e. Knowledge of computer skills for data management (e.g. MS Access, SPSS, Epi-Info, SQL, Java, Microsoft Excel)
Knowledge of basic statistical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The incumbent must be a person of integrity with ability to keep confidentiality
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications with copies of academic certificates/ transcripts, updated CVs, including names of two work-related referees indicating their contacts with e-mail and phone numbers and forward them to:
The Director,
Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P.O. Box 49 Entebbe. Uganda.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 24th April 2015 by 5PM