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Job Title: Assistant M&E Officer
Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: M&E Officer
Position Number: MUWRP/06/17
About US:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of public health importance to Uganda.
Job Summary: The Assistant M&E Officer will support M&E and HMIS field based operations. His/her main duties will include; support implementation M&E activities for the MUWRP program, work with the district Biostatisticians and HMIS focal persons at district level to address data needs, participate in district HMIS activities such as integrated support supervision, and quarterly HMIS data review meetings. The incumbent will support the M&E function to ensure all reports are received in a timely manner and data reviewed to guide program implementation. The Asst. M&E Officer will support implementation of M&E data quality assurance processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work in liaison with District HMIS focal persons to facilitate use of the program and district information systems – HMIS, EMRs and DHIS2.
- Work in liaison with the M&E team to conduct data quality assurance and perform control checks for completeness, consistency and accuracy of data before data analysis and report submission into DHIS2, HIBRIRD and OVC MIS and other MUWRP data reporting systems.
- Actively participate in routine data audits and verification for data entered in DHIS2, OVC MIS, HIBRID and MUWRP data management systems.
- Support the use of program data for M&E to guide program implementation.
- Provide support in the preparation of routine M&E reports as required.
- Work in liaison with consultants and Teams as identified by MUWRP to collect data for; PEPFAR related surveys, adhoc data requests and develop and implement data management/ performance tracking systems.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Assistant M&E Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics.
- A minimum of two years’ experience supporting M&E for HIV/AIDS MoH and PEPFAR supported programs.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks within deadlines
- Comprehensive knowledge of MOH and MGLSD M&E processes.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the application form, download here, attach it together with application letters, CVs, Photocopies of academic qualifications and three professional referees. The position number (Check top of advert) and preferred location should clearly be stated in the application letter.
Please send applications to:
The HR and Administration Manager,
Makerere University Walter Reed Project,
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 29th May 2017