Job Listing: LOCUM Data Clerk (4)

Position: LOCUM Data Clerk

Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: March 20, 2024

Job Title: Locum Data Clerk

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Available Positions: 4

Salary: As per the TASO Volunteer Policy

Duty Station: TASO Mulago CoE

Job Purpose: To ensure effective management of data at the Centre.

Key Results Areas:

1. Project data entered into TASO electronic databases in time.
2. Routine data cleaning carried out.
3. Completeness and accuracy of data verified.
4. Quality assurance in data management ensured.
5. Proper filing and storage of office data maintained.
6. Confidentiality of project information encouraged.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify completeness and accuracy of data forms brought for entry.
• Carry out prompt and accurate data entry of all Centre data into TASO electronic databases.
• Conduct data cleaning to ensure quality data.
• Run routine reports as required by the Project Team.
• Backup data entered into the electronic databases routinely.
• Support completeness of MOH reporting and address facility-based reporting challenges.
• Ensure functionality of electronic data management systems.
• Perform data quality assessment before entry into the system.
• Maintain data entry requirements and standards by following data program SOPs.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of office data both manually and electronically.
• Report database malfunctioning to the Assistant M & E Officer.
• Participate in the retrieval of information from the system as required.
• Perform all hard copy data filing and storage.
• Ensure confidentiality of program data at all times.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Personnel Specifications: Locum Data Clerk

• Minimum academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Business Computing, or Information Technology. A postgraduate Diploma in M & E will be an added advantage.
• Additional Training Necessary: Training in M & Research methods and data collection.
• Required Experience: 1 year’s experience in HIBRID/PIRS, KP Tracker, and HMIS data entry. Experience in a health setting with knowledge of managing PMTCT, HIV care and Treatment, and HCT data is an added advantage.
• Special Knowledge: Knowledge of statistical applications, ethical issues in data management, rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, OVC Management, and knowledge of Uganda EMR.
• Key Skills: Computer knowledge in database management, spreadsheet, email, report writing, familiarity with public health facilities, ability to maintain confidentiality, good communication skills, and good records management skills.
• Other Qualities/Attributes: Accuracy, Integrity, Confidentiality, Team Player, ability to work under mental and physical stress, and Empathy.

Application Procedure: Qualified and eligible candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials, and three referees with their telephone and email contacts to the Centre Program Manager, TASO Mulago CoE, PO Box 11485, Kampala.

All interested candidates must apply and hand-deliver the application to TASO Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala, Ground Floor, Room No 102.

Closing Date: March 20, 2024.

While TASO appreciates all interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from TASO Uganda one month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

TASO registered Clients are encouraged to apply.

For further enquiries, please call 0752774139.