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Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Data Officer
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services
(provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins
University Core Lab) and Outreach.
About CDC / PEPFAR Project:
IDI received funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)/PEPFAR, IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the
Kampala region of Uganda under the project: “Accelerating epidemic control in
Kampala region of Uganda through scale up of evidence based and high impact
interventions towards achievement of UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets.”
Job Summary: The Records
Clerk will support entry of patient level data into electronic and paper-based
systems to ensure establishment of high quality medical records at supported
health facilities.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Provide
    mentorship and training support to build capacity of facility teams
    to generate and maintain high quality patient data using standard HMIS
    tools.
  • Maintain
    up-to-date electronic medical records for all HIV/AIDS patients and
    generate real time on-site reports from facility databases.
  • The
    incumbent will also maintain high quality paper-based medical records
    including registers, HIV care cards, clinical notes, test results and
    medical reports for all patients in care.
  • Support
    safe storage of client medical records and promote patient confidentiality
    at all times.
  • Establish
    systems that allow for easy retrieval and archiving of patient files
    within facility records rooms.
  • Participate
    in facility performance monitoring initiatives and routine data use
    activities to continuously guide implementation of key project
    activities.
  • Works
    closely with health facility teams to conduct regular data quality
    assessments, and to implement and document data quality improvement
    activities.
  • Support
    facility data teams to compile and submit accurate HMIS and programmatic reports
    according to the set project, donor and Ministry of Health reporting
    timelines.
  • Perform
    any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Infectious
    Diseases Institute (IDI) Records Clerk 
    job opportunity should preferably hold a Diploma in Information Science and Technology or Records
    Management
  • Up-to-date
    technical knowledge of the national Health Management Information System
  • Good
    communication, leadership, organization and management skills
  • Understands
    client confidentiality and exhibits high level of ethical conduct
  • Possess
    basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and
    power point
  • Previous
    experience in using information systems including Uganda EMR and DHIS2
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons may apply through e-mail
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic
credentials with at least two referees to:
The Manager Human Resources,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline:  31st May 2017
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