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As part of the plan to continue implementing supported activities under the
Outreach programme, IDI is in the process of recruiting qualified individuals
to fill the following vacant positions. All positions are field based in the
EKKP region
Uganda jobs at Infectious Diseases
Institute (IDI) - Uganda
Position Title: DATA OFFICERS ( 8 Positions)
Organization:Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience : 2 (Years)
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Brief Company Profile:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen
health systems in Africa 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; Outreach; and laboratory services (provided through a partnership
with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab).
The IDI Outreach program supports Saving Mothers Giving Life (SMGL) project
interventions in Kibaale district and comprehensive HIV/AIDS services
(including Adult Safe Male Medical Circumcision (SMC) for HIV prevention in the
7 districts of Kibaale, Hoima, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Buliisa, Masindi and Kiryandongo
under the Expanded Kibaale-Kiboga Project (EKKP).
Summary of responsibilities:
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Timely compilation of the routine
HMIS reports from supported facilities.
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Support facility medical records
focal persons to compile HMIS data
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Ensuring completeness,
consistency and accuracy of data captured in the HMIS tools at supported
facilities
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Carry out basic analysis of data
to ensure its consistent and accurate
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Ensuring availability of required
HMIS tools i.e. registers, forms, guidelines etc Perform data abstraction from
the HMIS and other sources for project reporting
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Perform routine data entry into
the project electronic management information system
·
Ensure completeness, consistency
and accuracy of data captured in the project MIS.
Requirements and Experience:
·
Bachelor’s degree in a
data/Information sciences related field
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At least two years of experience
in handling of medical data
·
Knowledge of Health Management
Information Systems
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Use of computers including word
processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and Internet.
·
Knowledge and experience with
PEPFAR/CDC and MoH reporting requirements
Mode of Application:
Qualified and interested persons may hand deliver or post an application letter
with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute
Mulago Hospital Complex
P. 0. Box 22418,
Kampala
The closing date for the applications is July 7th 2014. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews.
