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• Build the capacity of program implementers
  and health workers HMIS, Health Information Assistants, in use of MOH
  tools and other designed tools, records and data management.
• Offer timely technical support to the
  HMIS, District Biostatisticians, Health Information Assistants, in
  ensuring implementation of electronic data management systems at site
  level. 
• Build and maintain partnerships and networks with HMIS, District
  Biostatisticians, Health Information Assistants and health care workers in
  line with EGPF partnership strategy.
• Supports the district HMIS, District
  Biostatisticians, Health Information Assistants and other relevant staff
  to collect, analyze and report programmatic indicators in a timely manner
  and ensuring that the project’s technical staff especially the DBTs are
  provided with timely, accurate and reliable data generated through the
  project’s M&E system.
• Keenly monitor collection, cleaning and validation
  (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) of data from the EGPAF – Uganda
  supported sites in line with EGPAF and MoH data management guidelines.
• Take part in developing of data collection
  tools needed by EGPAF Supported sites line with M&E departmental
  guidelines. Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) dataset and
  reports to inform district quarterly reports.
• Carry out data analysis on performance
  indicators to assist in feedback to the program officers and facility
  clinicians to guide program implementation.
• Facilitate the interpretation and use of
  M&E data, through the quarterly district level and facility level
  review meetings between the project technical staff, the district health
  team and health care workers.
• Support the process of development and
  monitoring the implementation of periodic district and site level work
  plans in line with EGPAF guidelines and donor requirements.
• Work in liaison with HMIS, District
  Biostatisticians, Health Information Assistants, conduct periodic data
  validation and data cleaning for EGPAF Uganda supported facilities in line
  with the data quality assessment and improvement guidelines
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and
  annual progress reports to the M&E Manager.
• Mentor and supervise the EGPAF site based
  Health Information Assistants working at the health facilities

• The applicant for the EGPAF Strategic
  Information & Evaluation Officer career opportunity should hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in demography or statistics, population studies, public
  health or, epidemiology.
• A minimum of four years’ experience in
  planning, monitoring and evaluation; application of and quantitative
  M&E methods with a reputable international NGO.
• Strong knowledge of Uganda MOH HMIS system
  and site and district level practical experience in working with routine
  HMIS
• Broad understanding of USAID Uganda and
  PEPFAR program reporting requirements.
• Previous experience working with
  international NGOs implementing public health interventions.
• Prior experience working with Uganda local
  government administration is an advantage.
• Willingness to work and travel in rural
  settings in Uganda.
• Good analytical thinking and ability to
  interpret public health and epidemiological data. Familiarity with
  computer programming, routine HMIS, and maintenance of electronic
  databases.
• Excellent working knowledge of major
  databases and analytical programs including MS office and GIS
• Ability to work independently with minimal
  supervision.

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