Fresher Data Officer Non-profit Jobs – Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Organization: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: M & E Officer
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About PEPFAR Grant:
MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Data Officer will primarily determine the suitable database analysis software; enter data that is used to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
- Enter data into the appropriate program databases on daily basis according to the approved format
- Create data cleaning queries to free data from any anomalies according to the data analysis procedure
- Back up data and add password to the different databases used for data entry on a daily basis in line with the data security procedures
- Carry out simple analysis on MJAP activities and document brief reports on weekly and monthly basis to inform the development of quarterly reports for the various stakeholders
- Devise and implement a mechanism for safeguarding computer hardware and other accessories assigned to Data Officers
- Offer on-going support to the data collectors in proper data collection and documentation procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Data Officer must hold a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, Social Sciences, Computer Science and Information Technology.
- Specialised training in data management, analysis and interpretation is an added advantage
- A minimum of two years of working experience in data management
- Good interpersonal skills, communication skills and organizational skills.
- Good computer skills and knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database management packages Ms Access, Ms Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPiDATA
- Comprehensive knowledge of computer data input equipment and error resolution in data entry
- High level of confidentiality, accuracy and team work
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: hr@mjap.or.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Deadline: 6th March 2020