LOCUM Data Clerk (4)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Verify completeness and accuracy of data forms brought for entry.
2. Carry out prompt and accurate data entry of all Centre data-PWP, LTFU, OVC, SMC, Care and treatment data from static and outreach sites in to the TASO electronic data bases.
3. Conduct data cleaning to ensure that quality data is produced
4. Run routine reports as may be required by the Project Team.
5. In close Liaison with the Assistant M & E Officer, routinely backup data entered in to the electronic data bases.
6. Support completeness of MOH reporting by identifying gaps and addressing facility based reporting challenges as they occur.
7. Ensure functionality of electronic data management systems.
8. Perform data quality assessment before entry in to the system
9. Maintain data entry requirements and standards by following data program SOPs.
10. Ensure proper filling and storage of Office data both manually and electronically.
11. Report database malfunctioning to the Assistant M & E Officer.
12. Participate in the retrieval of information from the system as and when required.
13. Perform all hard copy data filling and storage.
14. Ensure confidentiality of the program data at all times.
15. 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 years’ 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 will be an added advantage

Ethical issues in data management

Rights of people living with HIV/AIDS

OVC Management

Knowledge of Uganda EMR.

Key Skills.

Computer 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 communication skills

Good records management skills.

Other Qualities/Attributes: Accuracy, Integrity, Confidentiality, Team Player and ability to work under mental and physical stress and Empathy.

Application Procedure:

Only qualified and eligible candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees including their telephone and email contacts.

Address your application to the Centre Program Manager, TASO Mulago CoE, PO Box 11485, Kampala.

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

• Closing Date:20th March,2024.

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

TASO registered Clients are encouraged to apply.

NB: For further enquiries, please call 0752774139