Health Information Systems Manager – PEPFAR Program Job at MUWRP

Job Title:         Health Information Systems Manager – PEPFAR Program
Employer: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Location:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
The incumbent will develop, review, routinely update and support functionality of; PEPFAR Health Information systems, data management plans, databases, data management policies and guidelines.
Render support to the program by interpreting data from MUWRP PEPFAR databases, analyze results, support planning, and provide technical guidance to the M&E team.
Keenly review program reports generated from MUWRP data management systems and DHIS2 for data completeness, accuracy and consistency.
Assist the Program Manager to get accurate and complete data from the PEPFAR data bases and identify key and priority areas for implementation/formative research
Offer technical support in implementation of program evaluations, assessments and surveys.
Coordinate and supervise the development and implementation of electronic data collection and management systems in all supported sites.
Support consultants/ teams as identified by MUWRP to implement/ upgrade EMR data bases or support data and M&E functions of the program.

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Health Information Systems Manager – PEPFAR Program job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in statistics or BSC- Mathematics. Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology or Demography, Additional training in M&E is of an added advantage

Experience
At least three years’ experience supporting data management for HIV/AIDS MoH and PEPFAR supported programs.
Proficiency and technical expertise in database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques is an added advantage.
Broad knowledge and experience using statistical analysis packages (SAS, SPSS, STATA etc)
Adept at queries, report writing and presentation of findings.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks within deadlines
Extensive knowledge of MOH M&E processes

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the application form, download here, attach it together with application letters, CVs, Photocopies of academic qualifications and three professional referees. The position number (Check top of advert) and preferred location should clearly be stated in the application letter.

Please send applications to:

The HR and Administration Manager,
Makerere University Walter Reed Project,
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 29th May 2017