Job Title: DATA MANAGER
About this Job:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach programmes. Since April 2011, IDI, with funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been offering safe adult Male medical Circumcision services in Kampala as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package for men. This initiative, branded “AMAKA -Adult Male Medical Circumcision in Kampala” is being implemented in two facilities in Kampala. IDI has received additional funding to further scale up MMC services beyond Kampala. This MMC scale up will initially involve the districts of: Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo Buliisa and Kalangala among many others effective 1st October 2012.
4. DATA MANAGER
S/he will be responsible for Data Management of the project
Key Responsibilities:
• Designing a data management system for the project
• Acting as the liaison between the project and MOH resource centre.
• Design appropriate data tools
• Work with partners to develop protocols and guidelines on health information management
• Oversee data entry operations.
• Supervise and train staff on how to collect and manage data
• Produce complete, accurate, consistent data and reports as required.
Requirement:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Quantitative . Economics or related field with a computing bias
• • Advanced degree in computer science related field.
• At least 5 years of related experience .
• Knowledge of the clinical environment is essential
• Strong computer skills; knowledge of the range of computer programs normally used for data capture and retrieval
• Knowledge and experience with PEPFAR/CDC reporting requirements
Knowledge, Skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of current information technologies and HIV/AIDS.
• Attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy.
• Team player and management skills.
• Good communication skills.
How to apply:
Contract duration:
For all the positions indicated above, the initial contract duration will be one year from the start date, but renewable based on funding availability.
To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
