Data Manager Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research, and advanced clinical services. IDI has four operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment: Training, Research; and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University- John Hopkins University Core Lab).

IDI received a 5-year grant starting October 2010 for implementation of activities funded through the United States Centres for Disease Control under a Cooperative Agreement for Scaling up the capacity of KCCA to manage Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in Kampala Capital City Health Facilities.

This project facilitates collaboration between the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) and KCCA health facilities to build capacity of the health systems to enable them scale up HIV/ AIDS services

Job Summary:

The person in this position will be accountable for the following:
Designing a data management system for the project
Acting as liaison between the IDI-KCCA project and MOH resource centre.
Designing paper-based and electronic data collection tools where necessary.
Working with project partners to develop protocols and guidelines on health information management
Provide support to ensure quality of data collected
Supervise and train all health staff on how to collect and manage data
Spearhead collection and compilation of complete, accurate and consistent data
Produce reports as required Manage a team of Data officers and clerks.

Requirement:

Educational Requirements and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related field with a computing bias At least 3 years progressive experience in data management and systems development, especially in HIV/ AIDS sector.

Related database management knowledge and practical use of SQL Server, ACCESS and Oracle Strong computer skills; knowledge of computer programs used for data capture, retrieval and analysis, preferably STATA, SPSS or EPI-Data.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy
Team player and management skills.
Good communication skills.
Good understanding of management information systems in the health sector
Strong computer skills; knowledge of the range of computer programs normally used for data capture and retrieval
Excellent writing, analytical and oral presentation skills
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in an NGO setting and a health care setting.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for the position will be commensurate with experience, and training.

Salary: - USD/month
Experience: 3
How to apply:

TO APPLY:

Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, or e-mail an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

Human Resource Manager

Infectious Diseases Institute

P.O. Box 22418, Kampala.

hr@idi.co.ug

NB: Candidates MUST be willing to work and live in Kampala

Closing date: 14th March 2012.