Data Management Officer Job at TASO in Uganda

Job Title: Data Management Officer
Location: HUB Laboratory Tororo
Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor
Directly Supervises Data input Clerk
Main Purpose of the Job
To design, develop and maintain public health information management systems and operation of computer systems, and ensure Systems development, management and utilization of data
Key Outputs
• Information system maintained
• Data entry supervised
• Data validated and cleaned
• Information reports written
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Liaises with TASO supported PHF’s and TASO Centres in the Districts of Tororo, Manafwa and Jinja on clarifying data issues as it relates to the data collection forms insuring adherence to protocols and timelines.
• Effectively supervise entry of data, carry out routine data cleaning, validation, analysis and reporting
• Carry out database administration and make regular data backups
• Monitor proper usage, maintenance of ICT equipment, repair and servicing of ICT equipment
• Administer and manage user accounts on the LAN for project staff
• Coordinate activities and ensure availability of logistical support to the data management department
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the information and data management activities.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Data Management Officer
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics or Computer Science
Minimum Experience and Exposure
3 year in data management preferably in health related position
Special Knowledge
• Policy on data management
• Ethical issues in data management

Key Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of computer data input equipment, database management systems, processes and procedures; knowledge of computer programs such as EpiInfo 2000, SAS, SPSS, MS Access, Nvivo2, SQL or Ethnograph 5, and thorough knowledge of computers (hardware, various software programs and LAN systems) as well as good knowledge of manipulation of data for reporting and analysis is required.
 only short listed candidates will be contacted.

 How to Apply:
Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.
THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)

Deadline: 01/03/2013