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Locum Data Officer job at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-18
Location: Mulago ISS clinic, Kampala
Locum Data Officer 2026-08-18T10:38:10+00:00 Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_2608/logo/Makerere%20University%20Joint%20Aids%20Program%20%20(MJAP).jpg https://mjap.mak.ac.ug/index.php/mjap FULL_TIME Mulago ISS clinic Kampala 00256 Uganda Healthcare Computer & IT, Admin & Office, Social Services & Nonprofit, Healthcare 2026-08-20T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP is currently implementing a sub-award from Reach Out Mbuya (ROM) under the Kampala Region HIV Mechanism, funded by President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), aimed at accelerating HIV epidemic control. Responsibilities - To determine the suitable database and analysis software; enter data that is used to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and procedures
- Receive and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
- Enter data into the appropriate program databases including Uganda EMR and prevention tracker on daily basis according to the approved format.
- Compile Program and Ministry of Health reports and submit in different reporting systems including DHIS2 and Prevention tracker
- Back up data and ensure security of the different databases used for data entry on a daily basis in line with the data security procedures.
- Provide on-going support to the data collectors/health workers in proper data collection and documentation procedures.
- Conduct simple analysis on MJAP activities and document brief reports on weekly and monthly basis to inform the development of quarterly reports for the various stakeholders.
- Create data cleaning queries to free data from any anomalies according to the data analysis procedures.
Qualifications and job requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, information management systems, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data management in PEPFAR funded projects/Organizations
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and consultants
- To determine the suitable database and analysis software; enter data that is used to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and procedures
- Receive and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
- Enter data into the appropriate program databases including Uganda EMR and prevention tracker on daily basis according to the approved format.
- Compile Program and Ministry of Health reports and submit in different reporting systems including DHIS2 and Prevention tracker
- Back up data and ensure security of the different databases used for data entry on a daily basis in line with the data security procedures.
- Provide on-going support to the data collectors/health workers in proper data collection and documentation procedures.
- Conduct simple analysis on MJAP activities and document brief reports on weekly and monthly basis to inform the development of quarterly reports for the various stakeholders.
- Create data cleaning queries to free data from any anomalies according to the data analysis procedures.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Ability to assess priorities and manage multiple activities with attention to detail
- Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, information management systems, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data management in PEPFAR funded projects/Organizations
JOB-6a843612f128c Vacancy title:
Locum Data Officer Jobs at:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 20 2026 Duty Station:
Mulago ISS clinic | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP is currently implementing a sub-award from Reach Out Mbuya (ROM) under the Kampala Region HIV Mechanism, funded by President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), aimed at accelerating HIV epidemic control. Responsibilities - To determine the suitable database and analysis software; enter data that is used to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and procedures
- Receive and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
- Enter data into the appropriate program databases including Uganda EMR and prevention tracker on daily basis according to the approved format.
- Compile Program and Ministry of Health reports and submit in different reporting systems including DHIS2 and Prevention tracker
- Back up data and ensure security of the different databases used for data entry on a daily basis in line with the data security procedures.
- Provide on-going support to the data collectors/health workers in proper data collection and documentation procedures.
- Conduct simple analysis on MJAP activities and document brief reports on weekly and monthly basis to inform the development of quarterly reports for the various stakeholders.
- Create data cleaning queries to free data from any anomalies according to the data analysis procedures.
Qualifications and job requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, information management systems, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data management in PEPFAR funded projects/Organizations
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and consultants
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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ll suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line. Combine all your application documentation, i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP). For details about advertised position, please visit the website of Makerere University Joint AIDS Program. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by Monday, 31st August 2026.
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