Tuesday 24 September 2013

Data Manager Jobs in Uganda at MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS

Job title:  Data Manager

Position Overview

Support the scientists in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure that the project provides compatible data supportive of program and donor requirements

Key duties and responsibilities
Responsile for developing and implementing methodologies and standards for evaluating program activities.
Support the scientists in the preparation of detailed implementation plans which are consistent with the project objectives and expected outputs and support monitoring and implementation of the approved plan
Assist in setting up a reporting and tracking system to provide information in a efficient and timely manner
Analyse and aggregate M&E data, develop written reports based on evaluation findings
Undertake routine quality control checks for completeness, consistency and accurancy ad raise queries to ensure data is clean

Qualifications, Skills and experience
Must have  a degree in statistics, Economics, Economics, Development studies
At least two years’ experience evaluating HIV/AIDS services
Must have training in project planning and management
Knowledge of national policies relating to HIV/AIDs is an added advantage
Must have through knowledge of computer based applications especially statistical packages, databases, spread sheets and power point.
Other Skills
Good interpersonal and team building skills are desirable.
Strategic planning skills desirable

How to Apply:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, cover letter clearly indicating position applied for and names plus telephone contact of three relevant referees should be addressed to;
The human Resource Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P.O.Box 49 Entebbe

Or sent by email to mrc@mrcuganda.org
The closing date for applications is 05:00pm 27th September 2013

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews