Data Assistant

Job Title:  DATA ASSISTANT

Organisation: University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: M&E Advisor

About URC:

University Research Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

About USAID SUSTAIN Project:

University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project. The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and laboratory services at selected regional referral and general hospitals.

Job Summary: The Data Assistant will be responsible for Data entry into project and other stakeholders’ databases, and compilation of numerical reports on consistency and reporting rates for supported sites

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Carry out routine data entry into the following systems; SUSTAIN Training Information Management system (STIMS) and The USAID web enabled training database (TRAINET)
• The incumbent will manage the Quality Improvement (QI) database and perform analysis of QI data as requested by the QI team.
• Work closely with the supported health facility QI teams to ensure that QI reports are timely submitted to the SUSTAIN M&E department.
• Routinely follow-up with the supported health facilities to ensure that monthly and quarterly HMIS reports are timely entered into the District Health Information System II (DHIS2).
• Prepare monthly and quarterly DHIS2 health facility specific reporting rates.
• Carry out an analysis on accuracy of data entered into DHIS2 and the reports submitted to SUSTAIN.
• Actively communicate inconsistencies in DHIS2 and SUSTAIN reports for the supported health facilities and also follow-up with the health facilities to ensure that the inconsistencies are addressed.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Data Assistant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences or related field
• At least one year of relevant experience in data entry especially in the health sector
• Strong knowledge and skills in use of computer applications especially Excel and Access
• Keen attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy.
• Working knowledge and skills in mechanisms to ensure data safety and quality
• Excellent communication skills

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’S Career Opportunities page here: http://www.urc-chs.com/carrers

1. You must upload your CV and your cover letter where indicated.
2. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form

EXPIRATION DATE: 22nd May, 2015