Data Clerks
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Liaise with the different units in–charges of several service delivery points to ensure completeness of data on the patient files, the registers (ANC, Maternity, Post-natal, Exposed Infant
• Register, HCT register, Laboratory registers, SMC registers,
• Nutrition, TB registers, Pre-ART and ART registers, Family Planning Register, Child Register) are complete.
• Working with different health unit’s departments in ensuring that timely, accurate, complete and valid data is generated from
• the respective registers and is submitted to MoH and PEPFAR systems by verifying all data before submission.
• Analyze the monthly summary statistics for key program indicators and compile reports for distribution to inform QI
• team at health facility.
• Managing and maintaining the electronic data systems which include and not limited to EMR, DHIS2, by ensuring systems are
• updated with the most current data
• Participate in the facility quality improvement activities which may include collecting/summarizing data and analyzing to inform progress for quality improvement
• interventions.
• Undertake to enter and clean all the program data entered into the database in line with the guidelines/principles as
• detailed in data entry protocols
• Maintains the highest standards of data quality by comparing the data entered with source documents, or re-enter verified data.
• Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary, and summarize data in preparation of standardized reports.
• Routine update of facility QI Journals and work with the facility clinical teams to update the Audit tools (HEI, CALHIV, Adult and NS)
• Assist health care workers at the designated facilities in data quality assurance as stipulated in the standard operating procedures and job aides
• Ensures that patient level data is securely and regularly backed up, both at the site and off site.
• Maintains hardcopy and electronic data files and reports in
• compliance with the program regulations.
• Receiving and dealing with enquiries and requests relating to data needs
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Statistics, Medical Records, Computer Science or
• related field.
• MUST BE Computer Literate and with acceptable minimum speed for data entry
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in handling medical records
• Previous experience of working with international NGOs, MOH, and public health facilities will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Practical experience in working with routine health information systems at the facility, district or national level
• Practical Knowledge in the Uganda Electronic Medical
• Records (Uganda EMR], and DHlS2 data entry will be an added
• advantage
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be addressed to; The Human Resources at Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus
off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
The application deadline is Friday, 20th June 2025.
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages) Please include the Position title in
the Email Subject line.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification
Deadline: Expired
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