Infectious Diseases Institute District Data Officer Jobs in Uganda

Infectious Diseases Institute District Data Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job Title : District Data Officer

Vacancy Code : LDTOX01

Classification : Locum

Duration : 3 Months

Reporting : Field Office M&E Officer /Field Office Coordinator

Duty Station : Hoima

General Summary:

The data officer shall mentor district medical clerks in proper capture and management of
HMIS data collected from health facilities and communities. They will also provide support
to the field office Data Manager in entry, cleaning and analysis of data captured by the
Project MIS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and mentor the health facility medical records clerks in the following:

Registration of all patients

Recording patient visits and other registration data in appropriate HMIS tools

Preparing patient files for the clinic day

Filing all patient files at the end of the clinic

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

Ensuring that the medical records room is orderly and all files 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

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Provide assistance to the Data Manager in the following tasks:

Perform data abstraction from the HMIS, HIBRID 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 the project
MIS and PEPFAR Data

bases.

Participate in analysis and interpretation of data at field office level

Education Requirements:

Degree in any data management related field, Statistics, Arts in Economics,
Population Studies

Required experience and skills

At least two years’ experience in data management and analysis

Excellent communication skills

Computer knowledge and skills

Knowledge of Health Information Management System

Accuracy skills

Ability for team work

How to apply;

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above
position, please send your CVs, which should include details of email address (if any),
present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three
(3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 22nd
November 2019. (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug and let’s save the
environment).

Key Notes:

1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any
other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for
a period of at least one year will be given priority.
3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one
document
4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main
Campus

College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda