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 Project:
As part of its comprehensive HIV/AIDS services, the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) offers free Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision for HIV prevention in the Mid-Western and West Nile regions of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Data Officer 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. The incumbent 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
Regularly review data for accuracy and completeness
Actively participate in analysis and interpretation of data
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Data Officer job placement should preferably hold a diploma 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 literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
Knowledge of the Health Information Management System
Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their application letter, CVs (with three professional referees) to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
Email to: hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline: 10th March 2017