Job Title: Data Clerk (6 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Acholi Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The Activity aims to support the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the 16 districts and one city in Kigezi & Lango regions. The main goal is to increase the availability, accessibility, and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions.
Job Summary: The Data clerk performs under the leadership of the health unit in-charge. Working as part of the facility team, s/he will assist, in the implementation of strong data quality maintenance systems of the health unit. The Data clerk will work to promote quality data standards at all points of service delivery and ensuring the generation and submission of accurate, timely, complete, reliable and valid data while exercising integrity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaise with the different units in-charges of several service delivery points to ensure completeness of data on the patient files, the registers (ANC, Maternity, Post-natal, Exposed Infant Register, HCT register, Laboratory registers, SMC registers, Nutrition, TB registers, Pre-ART and ART registers, Family Planning Register, Child Register) are complete.
- Working with different health unit’s departments in ensuring that timely, accurate, complete and valid data is generated from the respective registers and is submitted to MoH and PEPFAR systems by verifying all data before submission.
- Analyze the monthly summary statistics for key program indicators and compile reports for distribution to inform QI team at health facility.
- Managing and maintaining the electronic data systems which include and not limited to EMR DHIS2, by ensuring systems are updated with the most current data
- Participate in the facility quality improvement activities which may include collecting/summarizing data and analyzing to inform progress for quality improvement interventions.
- Undertake to enter and clean all the program data entered into the database in line with the guidelines/principles as detailed in data entry protocols
- Maintains the highest standards of data quality by comparing the data entered with source documents, or re-enter verified data.
- Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary, and summarize data in preparation of standardized reports. Routine update of facility QI Journals and work with the facility clinical teams to update the Audit tools (HEI, CALHIV, Adult and NS)
- Assist health care workers at the designated facilities in data quality assurance as stipulated in the standard operating procedures and job aides
- Ensures that patient level data is securely and regularly backed up, both at the site and off site.
- Maintains hardcopy and electronic data files and reports in compliance with the program regulations.
- Receiving and dealing with enquiries and requests relating to data needs
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Statistics, Medical Records, Computer Science or related field.
- MUST BE Computer Literate and with acceptable minimum speed for data entry
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in handling medical records Previous experience of working with international NGOs, MOH, and public health facilities will be an advantage.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Practical experience in working with routine health information systems at the facility, district or national level Practical Knowledge in the Uganda Electronic Medical Records (Uganda EMR], and DHlS2 data entry will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
Deadline: 20th June 2025 at 05:00 pm.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.