Job: Information Management Officer

Description

Reports to: The M & E Manager

Function:

The officer will take charge of the information systems and data management at the Project, and ensure effective provision of information technology services and the management and utilization of data. In effect, the Information Management Officer will receive data from sub-recipients’ level as well as principal recipient’s level; supervise the data entry, clean the data and validate it as well as maintain an up-to-date data base for all the Project activities. He will also ensure that the IT systems at the GMU are fully functional at all times so as to facilitate timely web-based reporting.

Key Outputs:

• Information Technology system maintained; protected and regularly updated
• Supervise the Data entry
• Data validated and cleaned
• Information Management reports written

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic work plans and budgets for the delivery of information and data management services
• Supervise entry of service data at all levels
• Carry out routine data cleaning, validation, and analysis to ensure reliability and accuracy
• Make regular data backups to ensure that data safety, security and integrity is not compromised
• Effectively supervise and support Data Entry Clerks
• Offer technical support and training to data collectors and other end-users
• Ensure proper usage and maintenance of ICT equipment at the Project.
• Liaise with the TASO IT and IM teams to ensure effective and prompt maintenance, repair and servicing of ICT equipment
• Carry out database administration at the Project server
• Administer and manage user accounts on the LAN for Project staff
• Technically advise the project coordinator on proper and effective management of data and ICT equipment
• Make weekly, monthly and quarterly submission of raw datasets to TASO headquarters for back up.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the information and data management activities of the Project

Person Specifications: Information Management Officer Academic Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics or Computer Science

Minimum Experience:

At least 3 years in data management for health related programs, preferably in an NGO setting

Special Knowledge:

• International policies on data management, Ethical issues in data management, IT systems management and backstopping/trouble shooting

 How to Apply

Only qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Those that responded to the earlier advert to the post of Deputy Executive Director need not apply again. Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted. CLOSING DATE: 13th September 2013. Please forward your applications to: The Director Human Resource & Administration P. O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA OR hand deliver your application to: TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital.