Locum Data Officers (3 Positions) at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under Makerere University.

MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.

MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

MJAP is seeking competent, passionate and dynamic individuals to fill the position of;

Role Title: Locum Data Officers (3 positions)

Role definition: Determine the suitable database analysis software; enter data that is used to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and procedures.

Reports to: M & E Officer

Key Result Areas

1. Receive and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
2. Enter data into the appropriate program databases on daily basis according to the approved format
3. Create data cleaning queries to free data from any anomalies according to the data analysis procedures
4. Back up data and add password to the different databases used for data entry on a daily basis in line with the data security procedures
5. Carry out simple analysis on MJAP activities and document brief reports on weekly and monthly basis to inform the development of quarterly reports for the various stakeholders
6. Devise and implement a mechanism for safeguarding computer hardware and other accessories assigned to Data Officers
7. Offer on-going support to the data collectors in proper data collection and documentation procedures.

Qualifications & job specifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics and any Computer related field.
• Specialized training in data management, analysis and interpretation is an added advantage
• At least 2 years working experience in data management

Key personal competences

• Good interpersonal skills, communication skills and organizational skills.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database management packages Ms Access, Ms Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPiDATA
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer data input equipment and error resolution in data entry
• High level of confidentiality, accuracy and team work

MJAP is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should send their applications, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), not later than 30th May, 2022 by 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Email address for applications; recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug