Job Title: 9 Data Clerks
Organization: TASO Uganda
Roles and responsibilities
- Ensure availability of HMIS tools at the facility through timely projection of required tools.
- Strengthen use and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) provided by MOH in all data management processes.
- Manage all aspects of documentation at the facility particularly complete and timely documentation in the HMIS tools including register updates with no duplicates.
- Keep track of received patients’ files and registers that are used for data record and entry.
- Ensure timely data entry of patient data into the patient level databases including Uganda EMR, HTS and TB databases and perform regular database backup at the health facility.
- Ensure safety of data management equipment e.g. computers for EMR.
- Ensure confidentiality of data collected and stored is maintained at all times.
- Manage the timely submission of facility reports including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Support records persons, facility in-charge and other clinical staff to analyze and utilize their data to improve patient management and service delivery.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports as may be needed from time to time.
- Manage weekly facility reporting.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Procurement, Population Studies OR Information Technology. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
- 1 year’s previous experience in data entry work in PEPFAR-supported programs is a MUST: MUST be able to speak and communicate in Luo
- Knowledge of statistical applications will be an added advantage
- Ethical issues in data management
- Rights of people living with HIV/AIDS
- OVC Management
- Compute knowledge in database management, spreadsheet, email etc.
- Skills in report writing
- Familiar with public health facilities and willing to serve in such settings Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good records management skills
- Training in research methods and data collection
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their resumes, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials, and three referees including their telephone and email contacts.
All interested Candidates MUST fully fill out the TASO Job application Form which can be downloaded from the TASO Website at www.tasouganda.org and hand deliver applications with the relevant credentials to:
The Human Resources & Administration Officer
TASO-USAID LPS Acholi Regional Project Office
Located at TASO Gulu City
Application Deadline: February 17, 2023
