Data Entrants (Several Positions)
Kampala , Uganda * Full-time
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 7 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with the facility records officers and where necessary health sub-district records officers and district HMIS focal persons and Biostatisticians to quantify the HMIS and non-HMIS tools needed to ensure sustained data collection at the health facility.
• Engage with the records officers to ensure that best practices of medical records storage and management are implemented.
• Ensure that data on additional indicators outside of the DHIS2 reporting system are collected in time and submitted to the Data Officers.
• Work closely with the facility records officers to mentor and coach other health workers on appropriate use of HMIS data collection tools for data capture.
• Prepare data displays (including annual targets) of facility data and ensure they are displayed at health facilities routinely.
• Support the records officer to ensure HMIS tools are updated in time.
• Work with records officer to ensure proper filing and file retrieval during patient care and updated patient records in Uganda EMR (OpenMRS).
• Work with the health facility records officer to prepare HMIS reports and submit them in DHIS2 in time.
• Participate in HIBRID and extra indicators (outside DHIS2) data entry at cluster level.
• Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly supplementary data not reported in DHIS2 and submit it to the MJAP Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning unit on time.
• Ensure that confidentiality of data collected and stored is always maintained in proper filling and archival systems.
• Ensure that the entered data are backed up regularly and the data are well protected.
• Ensure safety of all equipment in the data room.
• Perform basic data analysis on data from HMIS data to inform MJAP cluster-based teams on the progress of interventions at the supported facility.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A minimum of a diploma in records and archives management, medical records, Information Technology, Quantitative Economics or any other related field from a reputable institute.
• At least two years’ experience in data management or demonstrated relevant experience acquired through internship placement.
• Familiarity with use of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Health Management Information System (HMIS).
• Previous experience with PEPFAR funded programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under minimal supervision
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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