Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Survey Data Officer Jobs in Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire suitable candidates to fill SURVEY DATA OFFICER positions for a new project called UnMASC.

This is a field-based position and project activities will take place in the following districts: Jinja, Busia, Mayuge, Arua, Koboko, Gulu, Kwania, Kyegegwa and Moyo.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter data collected from the community survey.

• Upload data from the tablets at the end of each field day

• Reconcile paper records (logs and forms) with the electronic data bases

• Participate in routine troubleshooting, and rectifying issues in the field database system

• Liaise with staff members to investigate and rectify data queries

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data entered

• Work closely with relevant staff on data coding problems and assist developing means for correction

• Maintain confidentiality of records and research findings as appropriate.

• Take part in regular team meetings.

Key Result Areas

Correct community survey data entry done

Data uploaded onto databases

Reconciliation of paper record with the electronic database

Data queries rectified

Accurate and complete data entry.

Required qualifications and other desirables for the job:

A Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, IT or related fields with prior experience managing large volumes of data

Prior experience working with electronic data capture (tablets/smart phones technology)

Willingness to live and work up country in Uganda

Willing to work extra hours and travel long distances in rural settings.

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently.

Prior work on any of the IDRC studies as a Data Officer.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Survey Data Officer Jobs in Uganda

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