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Data Entry Officer

Mbarara, Uganda * Fulltime
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Epicentre

NGO Total Positions: Location: Mbarara, Uganda Fulltime Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 1. Study-related activities • Perform routine data entry from source documents/ CRFs into study database systems provided on the computer while adhering to the data entry guidelines. • Maintain completeness, consistence and accuracy of data captured in the study databases. • Contact preparers of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data and liaises with the clinical team to resolve the queries in the CRF/source documents. • The data entry officer keeps track of received source documents, assists in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient records management system. • Reviews and makes necessary corrections to information entered into the study databases. • Maintains confidentiality of study data accessed and ensures safety of study and related documents as required • records within their custody. • Generates weekly/monthly reports and responds to inquiries regarding entered data as requested. • Attends study meetings and gives updates on the study data activities accomplished. • 2. General Tasks • Attends required data entry trainings and meetings and provides input to enhance data systems. • Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required. • Performs general clerical duties that are within the scope of the study data management procedures. • Provide training and support to other data clerks to help them execute their responsibilities. • Perform other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor. • 3. Performs other job related duties as deemed by the supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology / Information Systems and other related courses from a recognised institution/ university. • Experience: • At least one year experience in data entry; previous experience of working in a research environment is an added advantage. • A minimum of one year experience in data management in a health related field • Language: • English both written and verbal • Competencies: • Ability to operate various work-processing software, spreadsheets and database programs • Excellent communication skills, Computer knowledge and skills, Ability to work in a team & Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
HOW TO APPLY
You will work with a multicultural team in the field of epidemiology and clinical research You will evolve in the humanitarian environment Your contributions and ideas will be valued and highly appreciated You will participate in the life of the organization and your responsibilities will evolve over time Fixed-term contract of 6 months. Position to start in February 2025. Position based in Mbarara. Remuneration according to experience and Epicentre salary grid. Please send your application (CV + cover letter) no later than 21/01/2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. At Epicentre, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, beliefs, whether or not they have a disability, and all other diversity characteristics. Epicentre pays very close attention to the protection of the personal data of its members, staff and people wanting to join the association. The data collected during your application will be processed in a fair and high-quality manner, only by the staff in charge of recruitment, wherever in the world they may be working for an MSF entity. Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply
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