Data Manager Job Opportunity at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The Data Manager coordinates program data management activities relating to HCT and ART services including routine data collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination.
• Actively participate in developing and dissemination of data collection tools and databases that will facilitate proper records management for the designated Uganda Cares supported sites and Partners.
• Ensures timely submission of reports to all key stakeholders.
• Regularly monitors and maintains privacy of all data/information collected and entered into all computers.
• Ensures that all data/information is backed up on a regular basis (daily/weekly/ monthly) basis to ensure safety of data.
• Actively participates in preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly program data reports for the Uganda Cares supported sites.
• In charge of troubleshooting and management of computer systems including Open MRS.
• Takes part in training of healthcare workers and records officers in data collection , management and utilization
• Actively participate in operational and scientific research activities especially data collection tool development, data collection, cleaning and analysis.
• Develops an operation work plan and budget for data management activities in line with the regional work plans and budgets.
• Mentors and supervises Data Entry Clerks and records managers at the various health centres
• Perform any other duties as assigned

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics or other related field from a recognized university.
• At least three years’ experience in data management and analysis in a busy health care setting
• Previous exposure and experience working in healthcare delivery systems
• Flexible, proactive and able to organize work independently as well as work in a team

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should e-mail their applications (Cover Letter and CV Only) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning position applied for in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB - any larger email will not be considered.

Send our hard copy application including telephone contact details to the:

Human Resource Manager,

AHF - Uganda Cares,

Plot 548 Kira Road, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 1^st July 2016