Position Summary
The DREAMS Data Officer will support the M&E manager in design, implementation and review of the project’s monitoring and evaluation interventions, collection of primary Data from the field and in putting into the reporting systems, addressing the M&E capacity gaps identified, track performance and inform programming..

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Entry and Maintenance
• Accurately enter patient information, medical records, test results, and treatment details into the Heath Facility’s electronic information systems

Maintain organized and up-to-date paper-based records as needed Data Verification and Cleaning

Regularly review and verify accuracy and completeness of data entered in the paper and electronic data collection tools.
• Identity and rectify discrepancies or errors in the data collaborating with relevant departments as necessary Provide weekly dals extracts from the electronic medical systems and register entry gaps to guide the site level data day exercises.

Reporting and Documentation:
• Take lead in generating accurate and timely reports for internal and external stakeholders. Prepare summaries, dashboards, and charts for data-driven decision-making
• Ensure timely and reliable submission of required reports in Moh, PEPFAR and Program supported platforms like SURGE, DHIS2, PIRS, trackers etc. Data Integrity and Confidentiality:

Maintain the highest level of patient data confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations.
• Safeguard patient records and information from unauthorized access Follow established data backup procedures and security protocols for all hard and electronic records. Contribute to the development and enforcement of data security measures. Collaboration and Communication Coordinate with healthcare workers, HIV program IP staff, and IT personnel to address data related needs and challenges.
• Participate in section meetings and discussions to provide input on data management processes

Required Education, Knowledge and Experience:
• A minimum of a Diploma in Information and Communication Technology Statistics, Medical Records or any other related field of study
• A Degree is of an added advantage.

Other desired attributes
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal abies.
• Fluency in commonly spoken local languages is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Self-driven, result oriented and ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to speak fluently in written and spoken English

Physical Ability:
• Ability to reside in Luwero
• Supervisory Controls. The individual will serve under the immediate supervision of the Data Officer Prevention

Contract Tenure: 1 year with a possibiny of extension subject to availability of funding