Job Title: Data Manager
Organization: The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Category Management
About MRC/UVRI:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is seeking experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans for the following posts on an Enhanced Prevention project for improving the effectiveness of HIV prevention and care and treatment services in Uganda for women and their regular partners at high risk of HIV and other STIs. This project is funded by funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other donor agencies.
Job Summary: The Data Manager will offer technical support to the Scientists in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems to ensure that the project provides compatible data supportive of program and donor requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
The job holder will responsible for developing and implementing methodologies and standards for evaluating program activities
Offer support to the scientists in the preparation of detailed implementation plans which are consistent with the project objectives and expected outputs and support monitoring and implementation of the approved plan
Assist in setting up a reporting and tracking system to provide information in an efficient and timely manner
Analyse and aggregate M&E data, develop written reports based on evaluation findings
Perform routine quality control checks for completeness, consistency and accuracy and raise queries to ensure data is clean
Ensures that clinic data collected captures MEEP/ PEPFAR indicators.
Ensures proper storage and filing of project documents and data.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience;
The Data Manager should possess a degree in statistics, Economics, development studies.
At least two years’ experience evaluating HIV/AIDS services.
Additional training in project planning and management
Knowledge of national policies relating to HIV/AIDS is an added advantage.
Extensive knowledge of computer based applications especially statistical packages, databases, spread sheets and power point.
Good interpersonal and team building skills are desirable.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply be sending their applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, cover letter clearly indicating position applied for and names plus telephone contact of three relevant referees should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda
Or sent by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 27th September 2013 by 05:00pm
