Data Clerk-Mbarara District – Bugamba H.C. IV job at The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Description

The Joint Clinical Research Centre is hiring a Data Clerk (7) to perform his or her roles under the leadership of the Health Unit In-charge/District Health Office. Working as part of the facility team, s/he will assist in the implementation of strong data management systems of the health unit. The Data Clerk will work to promote quality data standards at all points of service delivery and ensure the generation and submission of quality lifesaving HIV/TB data while exercising integrity.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Local Partner Health Services – North & Southwest Activity is implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the thirteen districts in Ankole sub-region.Health

The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with the different Units In-Charges of several service delivery points to ensure completeness of data on patient files and registers.
• Work with different health unit departments to ensure timely, accurate, complete and valid data is generated from the respective registers and submitted to MoH and PEPFAR systems.
• Receive and submit HIV/TB lifesaving-related data calls and requests.
• Update national EMR systems from paper-based patient records.
• Manage and maintain electronic data systems, including but not limited to EMR, DHIS2, Prevention Tracker, eCBSS, YAPs MIS, PIRS, CQI by ensuring systems are timely updated with the most current data.
• Maintain hardcopy and electronic data files and reports in compliance with program regulations.
• Ensure security of all donor IT equipment and records at the facility.
• Maintain the highest standards of data quality by comparing data entered with various source documents.
• Clean all program data entered into various databases in line with guidelines/principles as detailed in data quality protocols.
• Participate in facility quality improvement activities, including collecting/summarizing data, entry and analysis to inform progress of interventions.
• Assist health care workers at designated facilities in data quality assurance as stipulated in standard operating procedures and job aides.
• Skill health workers in using various EMR systems and databases to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure that patient-level data is securely and regularly backed up, both on-site and off-site.
• Update all facility audit tools and support the facility to review data for decision-making using data boards.Health

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Population Studies/Demography, or another related field.
• Experience working in data management for MoH and PEPFAR systems.
• Practical experience in updating, analysing and utilising weekly audit tools.
• Good working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word and spreadsheets.
• Efficient verbal and non-verbal communication skills; ability to follow instructions provided in verbal or written format.
• Ability to multitask effectively, adhere to timelines, work in a team, and demonstrate good numeracy skills.

• Liaise with the different Units In-Charges of several service delivery points to ensure completeness of data on patient files and registers.
• Work with different health unit departments to ensure timely, accurate, complete and valid data is generated from the respective registers and submitted to MoH and PEPFAR systems.
• Receive and submit HIV/TB lifesaving-related data calls and requests.
• Update national EMR systems from paper-based patient records.
• Manage and maintain electronic data systems, including but not limited to EMR, DHIS2, Prevention Tracker, eCBSS, YAPs MIS, PIRS, CQI by ensuring systems are timely updated with the most current data.
• Maintain hardcopy and electronic data files and reports in compliance with program regulations.
• Ensure security of all donor IT equipment and records at the facility.
• Maintain the highest standards of data quality by comparing data entered with various source documents.
• Clean all program data entered into various databases in line with guidelines/principles as detailed in data quality protocols.
• Participate in facility quality improvement activities, including collecting/summarizing data, entry and analysis to inform progress of interventions.
• Assist health care workers at designated facilities in data quality assurance as stipulated in standard operating procedures and job aides.
• Skill health workers in using various EMR systems and databases to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure that patient-level data is securely and regularly backed up, both on-site and off-site.
• Update all facility audit tools and support the facility to review data for decision-making using data boards.

• Good working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word and spreadsheets.
• Efficient verbal and non-verbal communication skills; ability to follow instructions provided in verbal or written format.
• Ability to multitask effectively, adhere to timelines, work in a team, and demonstrate good numeracy skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Population Studies/Demography, or another related field.
• Experience working in data management for MoH and PEPFAR systems.
• Practical experience in updating, analysing and utilising weekly audit tools.