About RHSP:
Rakai Health Sciences Program is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery organization. It strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a combination of community based research, curative services and prevention strategies in the District of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute – Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The M&E Officer will manage the day-to-day operations of the DREAMS Project M&E activities.
Offer operational and technical support to DREAMS Project staff regarding M&E activities.
Prepare and submit progressive reports to relevant people at the required intervals.
Plan out a monitoring schedule for the DREAMS projects.
In charge of the implementation of quality improvement for the DREAMS project.
Data management oversight including oversight on data collection, entry, and data quality control in collaboration with the RHSP QC department
Ensure presence of appropriate HMIS forms
Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a BSTAT or BSc. Quantitative Economics or Bsc. MES (Hons).
Applicant should have obtained at least a principle pass grade “C” in Mathematics at A’ Level.
A minimum of two years of M&E experience
Previous experience in data management using SQL-SERVER, Fox Pro or Ms Access.
Working knowledge of National Health information systems (paper-based and electronic) DHIS possession of a post graduate Degree in M&E is an added advantage.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Willing to work and reside in a rural setting of Rakai District
Ability to ride a motor cycle
Available to start work immediately.
Recommendation from current/previous employer/supervisor
Applicants with experience working with Orphans & Vulnerable Children/ HIV Testing and Counseling/ Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision I Antiretroviral Therapy stand an added advantage.
Age: Between 25-40 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their application letter, valid academic documents and detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Rakai, Uganda
OR
Send by E-mail to: info@rhsp.org

Deadline: 12th August 2016