Programmer Analyst Job Vacancy In Uganda

Req Number 34860BR
Job Title Programmer Analyst III
Location Kampala, Uganda
Department Name Institute for Global Health
Work Days Monday-Friday
Shift Days
Shift Length 8 Hours

Job Summary
The incumbent will be the Uganda-based UCSF database and Informatics specialist for the META project – a 5-year cooperative agreement between CDC-Uganda and UCSF, entitled Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Assistance project (2009-2014; C. Lindan, MD Principal Investigator); Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala, Uganda is the primary subcontractor and implementer of the project in Uganda; will be based full-time in Uganda and sit with the project team at MakSPH; lead the assessment of the database systems of PEPFAR/CDC-Uganda Implementing Partners (IPs), which will also include an evaluation of their capacity in data management and data analysis; provide consulting service in programming languages and software to the IPs (particularly VBA and SQL) to ensure highly functional data management systems and will support the META team in developing and providing training to improve IPs’ ability to collect, manage and analyze program data; will use skills in database development and administration to assist the IPs in identifying and putting into place appropriate information systems that can manage large amounts of longitudinal data from a range of HIV-related programs; this position is necessary because the IPs’ capacity for Monitoring and Evaluation is often hindered by problematic or inadequate data systems, and lack of skill in data management, software development, database administration, and/or data analysis; and perform other duties as assigned. Note: This position has an end date of one year from the date of hire.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors or higher in information technology; understanding of health information systems, including analysis, development and implementation; basic statistical analysis skills, including programming of analysis; data management and data warehousing; Software development; understanding of the conceptual framework of monitoring and evaluation; must have at least at 5 years experience working in Uganda with CDC-Implementing Partners and/or with CDC-Uganda in the field of data system development or closely related field; proficiency in windows-based applications, Access, SQL; requires bending, climbing stairs, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds; reaching shoulder level and below; sitting, standing, walking; carrying/lifting 20 pounds; gripping/grasping; repetitive hand and arm movements of upper extremities; may be exposed to dust, fumes or gases.

Preferred Qualifications Master’s in epidemiology or equivalent.
License/Certification N/A
Position Type Full Time
Percentage 100%

Deadline: Jan 26/1/2011