2 Data Technician Job Placements – Makerere University –Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU Care Ltd)

Job Title:   Data Technician (2 Job Placements)

Organisation: Makerere University –Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU Care Ltd)

Duty Station:  Kalangala, Uganda

Reports to: Study Coordinator

 

About US:

Makerere University –Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) Research Collaboration conducts clinical and translational research with a focus on HIV, TB and other conditions which affect the health and well-being of children, adolescents, women and their families. MUJHU was founded in 1988 as a collaboration between researchers from Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA at a time when the AIDS epidemic was at its peak in Uganda, with an initial mission to improve the lives of families infected and affected by HIV through Research, Care and Training. In 2006, the MUJHU Research Collaboration was registered as a not-for-profit entity in Uganda entitled ‘MUJHU Care Limited’ with a continuation of the Collaboration’s vision and mission.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The holder of this position will work under the direct supervision of the Study Coordinator with guidance from the Data Manager and Principal Investigator and will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Data entry and verification.
  • Track participant clinic visits.
  • Provide study team with organized files for data collection.
  • Identify any inconsistencies within the source documents to the Data Manager for verification and editing.
  • Maintain study records per research requirements.
  • Provide feedback regarding data issues to the study team.
  • Participate in protocol team trainings and meetings.
  • Assist the data manager to prepare weekly reports.
  • Maintain professional GCP/HSP accreditation and complete study specific training as required.
  • Any other duties reasonably assigned by the relevant authorities.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a diploma in Biostatistics or Statistics.
  • Three years of working experience in data management and/or statistical analysis and at least two years reporting in a clinical or public health setting is required.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email).
  • We seek a motivated professional who is able and willing to learn quickly, has good organisational skills, able to multitask, have attention to detail with strong documentation skills.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with complete C.Vs, including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact Tel No.’s, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, should be hand delivered to: MU-JHU Director Human Resources, through the reception on first floor, MUJHU 1 Building or sent by email (application should not exceed 15MBs) to HR@mujhu.org

 

Deadline: 7th November 2023 by 5.30pm.

 

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

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Date Posted 2023-10-31
Valid Through 2023-11-07
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization MU-JHU Care Ltd
Job Location Kalangala, Kalangala, Kalangala, 0256, Uganda

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