Infectious Diseases Institute Jobs Vacancies -Data Manager Job Opportunity

Job Title: Data Manager
Duly station: Kampala, with frequent travels to the nine project STATUS sites in mid western Uganda,
Duration: 22 months
Reports to: Country Coordinator

Job Summary: Manage the receipt, review, cleaning and storage of data collected from 9 OPD sites as well as data transfer processes within the country and to Westat data management team

Job requirement

Job requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics (Bstat), Bachelor of Science in Statistics (Bsc. Stat), Bachelors degree in Quantitative Economics (Bsc QE), Bachelors in Computer Science or Bachelors degree in any other relevant field
• A minimum of two years relevant work experience
• Experience with working in a health research setting
• Outstanding computer skills, including advanced abilities in spreadsheets, general computer use; knowledge of MS Excel, Word and other common software programs, including Epi info is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong writing skills are essential
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures particularly in filing, gathering and compiling information
• Ability to consistently complete multiple requests in a timely fashion; ability to be creative in finding solutions to challenges

Required skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to complete many tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines

How to apply

For all the positions above, study staff are expected to work as a team and frequently communicate and check in with the Site Coordinator

Compensation:
Compensation for all the above positions will be commensurate with training and experience.

To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala.
hr@idi.co.ug

Deadline for receipt of applications is 28th March 2011.