Data Clerk-Kiruhura District – DHO’s Office

About the Organization

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a reputable organization dedicated to supporting quality healthcare services. We are implementing the Local Partner Health Services – North & Southwest Activity, which provides technical assistance for district-based, integrated HIV/AIDS and TB services across thirteen districts in the Ankole sub-region.

Position Overview

We are hiring a Data Clerk to perform data management roles 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. You will 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 Goal

The main objective of this activity is to increase the availability, accessibility, and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services across the region.

Essential Job 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 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 EMR, DHIS2, Prevention Tracker, eCBSS, and YAPs

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Kiruhura District, Uganda
• Salary Currency: UGX (Monthly)