Infectious Disease Institute District Data Officers Jobs in Uganda

General Summary:

The District Data Officer shall mentor HF Medical Records Officers/Medical Records Assistants in proper capture, management and reporting of HMIS data collected from health facilities and communities.

They will also provide support to the field
office M&E Officer in entry, cleaning and analysis of data captured in DATIM.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and mentor health facility Medical Records staffs in the following areas:

Recording patient visits and other registration data in appropriate HMIS tools

Filing all laboratory test results and other records in their appropriate files

Ensuring that the medical records room is orderly and all records accounted for

Ensuring completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured in the HMIS

Electronic capture of patient care records

Timely compilation of the routine HMIS reports

Ensuring availability of required HMIS tools i.e. registers, forms, guidelines etc.

Data use at facility and district level

Provide assistance to the field M&E Officer in the following tasks:

Perform data abstraction from the HMIS and other sources for project reporting

Perform routine data entry into the project electronic management information
systems

Ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured in DATIM

Participate in analysis and interpretation of data

Perform routine backups and ensure security of data captured into the project HMIS

Respond to any required data calls.

Education Requirements:

Degree in a relevant Data Management field

Additional training in data management including M&E will be an added advantage.

Required Experience and Skills

At least two years’ experience in data management and analysis in a busy HIV/AIDS setting or health related field

Excellent communication skills

Computer knowledge and skills

Knowledge of Health Information Management System

Accuracy skills and ability to work as a team member

Good understanding of CDC/PEPFAR/MOH reporting requirements and expectations

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Disease Institute District Data Officers Jobs in Uganda

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