Data Entrant Jobs in Uganda- CDC and Government

 Job Title: Data Entrant

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following vacant posts existing in Kalangala District Home Based VCT Project (Job Titles 1, 2, 3, and 4) and in Main Stream Kalangala District Local Government (Job Titles 5, 6 and 7).


The following information is specific for candidates interested in working under the Kalangala (HBVCT) Project: Kalangala

District Local Government with support from Centers for ease Control and Prevention [CDC] is implementing a project entitled provision of full access Home-Based Confidential HIV Counseling and Testing (HBVCT) and Basic care (BC) in Kalangala
District and the Surrounding Fishing Communities in the Republic of Uganda. All applicants interested in working under this project MUST be willing to reside and work in Kalangala District with extensive travels to the other islands within Lake Victoria and the surrounding districts. All positions under this project are on One year Contract basis with possibilities of extension based on performance, and availability of funds. An attractive package will be paid to all successful applicants. The posts are:


Job Title: Data Entrant
Age; Not more than 40 years
Reports to Data Manager

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Offering regular ongoing technical support to the reporting entities
2. Keeping track of received data and source documents
3. Preparing and sorting source documents identify and interpret data for entry
4. Contacting originators of source documents to resolve questions and inconsistencies.
5. Providing weekly summary data to the Programme manager


Job requirement

Qualifications/desired skills
1. Posses a bachelors degree in Computer Science/IT or related field with at-least two years experience in data management in a busy environment. Diploma holders may also apply.
2. Should possess proficient computer skills in Excel and Access data bases. Knowledge in Epi info and SPSS will be an added advantage
3. Ability to write routine reports and correspondences to his/her immediate supervisor


How to apply

Applications should be submitted to the Secretary District Service Commission Kalangala District Local Government P.O. Box 2, Kalangala clearly specifying whether you are applying for Project Jobs 1, 2, 3 and 4 or District Jobs 5, 6 and 7. Applications or all posts must be received not later than 6th March 2011. Application forms (PSC Form No.3 PSF 3- Revised 2008) are obtainable from the offices of the District Service Commission or Chief Administrative Officer and must be filled in triplicate together with photocopies of academic certificates, testimonials and recent passport size photographs.

Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Day time telephone contacts must also be clearly indicated. Serving officers MUST route their applications through their Heads of Departments, who should be informed of the dosing date to avoid unnecessary delays. Only short¬listed candidates will be contacted.