Data Clerk-Buhweju District – Karungu H.C. III

About the Organization

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a reputable healthcare organization dedicated to improving health services across Uganda.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Data Clerk to perform data management and quality assurance functions under the leadership of the Health Unit In-Charge/District Health Office. Working as part of the facility team, you will assist in implementing strong data management systems for the health unit and promote quality data standards across all points of service delivery.

Project Context

The Local Partner Health Services – North & Southwest Activity is implemented by JCRC to provide technical assistance for district-based, integrated quality HIV/AIDS and TB services across thirteen districts in the Ankole sub-region. The main goal is to increase the availability, accessibility, and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with Unit In-Charges at various 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 respective registers
• Submit quality data to Ministry of Health (MoH) and PEPFAR systems
• Receive and process HIV/TB lifesaving-related data calls and requests
• Update national EMR systems from paper-based patient records
• Manage and maintain electronic data systems, including EMR and DHIS2
• Ensure generation and submission of quality HIV/TB data while maintaining integrity

Position Details

• Location: Buhweju District – Karungu H.C. III, Uganda
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: UGX per month