JOB DETAILS:

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has received funding from USAID to implement a Government to Government project aimed at; (i) piloting the concept of Regional Referral Hospitals as a center of excellence in HIV services delivery (i) promoting learning and adaptation to inform successful scale up of the pilot. The specific outcomes expected are: Improved availability and quality of HIV services, strengthened systems to improve sustainability and accountability, and Collaborating, Learning and adapting throughout the life cycle of the project to support its success and any follow-on programming. Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in partnership with the USAID Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS) Activity, therefore urgently seeks to recruit energetic, dynamic and young individuals to fill the following vacancies to be submitted to the address below not later than 5:00pm, 14th June 2020.
JOB TITLE: STATISTICIAN (1)

Job Purpose

Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.

Key Outputs

• Plans and budget for health data collection prepared;
• Health Management Information System updated and maintained;
• Data on health collected and analyzed;
• Measures for data security implemented;
• Participation in support supervision;
• Programs for health research activities supported;
• Knowledge and skills Imparted;
• Reports compiled and submitted; and
• Allocated resources accounted for.

Key Functions

• Lead the team in data management activities including designing tools, collecting data, data cleaning, and analysis of data generated in the hospital.
• Presentation of statistical reports for management, (monthly, weekly)
• Actively participate in preparation of quarterly, data and performance review meetings
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Must have an Honors Degree in Biostatistics / Statistics Quantitative economics from a recognized Institution with demonstrated experience in data processing, reporting and management
• Demonstrated experience of HMIS, DHIS2 and other statistical packages and/ or data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, SMART, STAT OI) and advanced computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and Databases) are a must;
• At least 2 years’ experience in data management preferably in health data.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English;
• Must be result focused and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines; Advanced knowledge of experimentation and statistical methods are a plus Experience in handling large scale unstructured data. Experience in SOL, as well as ability to learn more advanced data programming using Python etc
• Concern for Quality and standards

Job Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience: 2 years
Work Hours: 8

Interested applicants should download public service form 3 (PSF 3) and fill out three copies which should be hand delivered to Mbarara RR Hospital Registry on the following address before June 10th 2020. The Hospital Director Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital P.O.Box 40 Mbarara Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates A photocopy of the national Identification card. Each PSF 3 should have a passport photo attached. Online applicants should scan one copy of the PSF 3 and email it to [email protected]   They should also attach all the certified academic documents, a copy of the national identification card For further inquiries, please call 0782646451, 0782063951.

Closing Date : 10 June 2020