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• Provide support in the implementation and
  coordination of Public Health program in the Uganda Refugees Operation.
• Oversee, implement and monitor all
  activities of HIS Project in the in Uganda, Perform all activities related
  to data collection, cleaning, verification and entry into the existing
  data bases.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance
  to all fields implementing Health related Information Systems. This
  includes installing and testing new programs and software packages trouble
  shooting of expected system failures and technical problems and technical
  support on data entry as necessary.
• Facilitate the provision of required
  formats, log books, software and similar materials as needed by the field
  offices.
• Oversee the data collection and other HIS
  activities with the Implementing partners, Ministry of Health, sister UN
  agencies and NGOs.
• Make information available to PH, HIV,
  Nutrition, WASH and other relevant UNHCR staff as required.
• Prepare and submit regular progress and
  activity reports to administrative and technical supervisors. Target field
  staff for basic and refresher training in the utilization and maintenance
  of the HIS system as appropriate and as necessary.
• Provide field staff with regular feedback
  on submitted reports.
• Provide UNHCR with advice on subjects
  related to HIS.
• Advocate for covering field operations
  with UNHCR HIS system as necessary.
• Adapt the HIS system so that it responds
  to information needs as they may arise due to potential outbreaks.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Senior Health Information Associate career opportunity should have
  at least four years’ experience in the health programme of which at least
  three years with refugee programs or Community based health services
• Strong analytical and report writing
  experience in a health programme
• Excellent communication and computer
  skills
• Good planning and organization
  competencies
• Ability for analytical and creative
  thinking for rapid solution
• Ability to produce high quality output
  with desirable results
• Excellent inter personal and negotiation
  skills to deal with persons of various cultural
• Strive to live up to high ethical and
  professional standards and educational backgrounds
• Strive to live up to high ethical and
  professional standards
• Possess an outgoing personality and a team
  player with service oriented attitudes

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