Data Clerks x10 at Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative
- Company: Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) is a Faith and Community-based organization providing holistic care to extremely vulnerable people living with HIV/AIDS. ROM holistically focuses on the body, mind, family and community wellbeing.
In partnership with World Education Initiative/Bantwana, we are implementing the USAID Integrated Child and Youth Development Activity (ICYD) in Kampala District. The Activity aims to ensure Uganda’s children and youth, especially girls and the most vulnerable, are well prepared to lead resilient, healthy, and productive lives. The activity will support interventions that lead to three outcomes:
1. Children have improved learning outcomes.
2. Children are safe and healthy in their community and learning environments.
3. Youth practice positive behaviours and make informed decisions about their lives and relationships.
We are therefore looking for motivated and competent individuals to join our amazing team and fill the following vacancies.
Job Title: Data Clerks (10)
Reports to: M&E Assistant
Location: All Division (2 per Division)
Job summary
The Data Entrant will maintain the ICYD database by compiling the data provided to him/her by the field team.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Responsible for the management of the ICYD Activity database system at the Division level.
• Conduct extensive database-related verification checks on the data for accuracy, completeness, and quality according to the existing procedures and guidelines.
• Regularly update integrated OVC registers and referral registers at the Division level.
• File all service provision forms into their respective household case files after entry in the database.
• Ensure confidentiality of OVC information and storage under key and lock.
• Conduct data entry of the forms collected from the field, scan the forms and maintain the physical and digital archives ensuring back up procedures are in place and done regularly.
• Prepare timely periodic and ad-hoc reports.
• Support and observe the safeguarding culture of ROM, regularly documenting and reporting identified and potential safeguarding issues; Ensuring health, safety, and security in your area of operation, as you promote the vision, mission and the values of Reach Out Mbuya.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate should hold a diploma in Statistics, ICT or Computer sciences.
• At least 2 years’ experience in data management.
• Fast typing skills, Knowledge of touch-typing system is strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.)
• Demonstrate basic understanding of databases, strong numerical and analytical skills, good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills and presentation skills
Method of Application
Send a cover letter and CV/resume with 3 professional referees as one document to Email: [email protected] not later than 2nd November 2021, at 5:00 PM (EAT). Include title of Job in the email subject line. Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the title as instructed, your application will not be considered. Both Cover letter and CV must not exceed 4 pages and should be saved as one PDF document. No need of attaching other documents at this level.Please note:
1. ROM is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee at any stage of the recruitment process
2. Any form of lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
4. Applications beyond the deadline will not be considered.