Job Title: Information Management Officer
Job Description
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease, requires the services of a competent, innovative and results oriented Information Management Officer.
Job Title: Information Management Officer
Reports to: The M & E Manager
Functionally supervises: Front Desk Officer
Function:
The officer will take charge of the information systems and data management at the Project, and ensure effective provision of information technology services and the management and utilization of data. In effect, the Information Management Officer will receive data from sub-recipients’ level as well as principal recipient’s level; supervise the data entry, clean the data and validate it as well as maintain an up-to-date data base for all the Project activities. He will also ensure that the IT systems at the GMU are fully functional at all times so as to facilitate timely web-based reporting.
Key Outputs
Information Technology system maintained; protected and regularly updated
Supervise the Data entry
Data validated and cleaned
Information Management reports written
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare periodic work plans and budgets for the delivery of information and data management services
Supervise entry of service data at all levels
Carry out routine data cleaning, validation, and analysis to ensure reliability and accuracy
Make regular data backups to ensure that data safety, security and integrity is not compromised
Effectively supervise and support Data Entry Clerks
Offer technical support and training to data collectors and other end-users
Ensure proper usage and maintenance of ICT equipment at the Project.
Liaise with the TASO IT teams and Planning and Strategic Information team to ensure effective and prompt maintenance, repair and servicing of ICT equipment
Carry out database administration at the Project server
Administer and manage user accounts on the LAN for Project staff
Technically advise the project coordinator on proper and effective management of data and ICT equipment
Make weekly, monthly and quarterly submission of raw datasets to TASO headquarters for back up.
Prepare and submit periodic reports on the information and data management activities of the Project
Person Specifications: Information Management Officer
Academic Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics or Computer Science
Minimum Experience
At least 3 years in data management for health related programs, preferably in an NGO setting
Special Knowledge
International policies on data management
Ethical issues in data management
IT systems management and backstopping/trouble shooting
Key Skills
ICT Skills
Data management Skills
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills (especially Statistical and database packages, and programming)
Report Writing Skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
Confidentiality
Perseverance
Thoroughness and paying attention to detail
Accuracy
Integrity
How to Apply
Candidates who meet all the above requirements apply, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Please firmly staple your papers together and specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope.
Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 27th April 2012.
Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443,
KAMPALA
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.
