Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 208) and is under the Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda. The Act provides for the Commission to Oversee, Plan and Coordinate AIDS Prevention and Control activities throughout Uganda. The Commission is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of:
Job Title: Data Manager
Salary Scale: UAC 4
Reports to: Director Planning and Strategic Information
Responsible for: None
Purpose of the Job Manage the data needs of the National HIV Response through developing and maintaining databases, regular analysis and data extractions, data reporting and dissemination for evidence based policy formulation, advocacy and decision making. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate the process of designing and developing databases tor the National HIV response
• Ensure accurate and consistent inputting of data received from key stakeholders (implementers and partners)
• Provide technical support to UAC and partner stati on the specific data requirements in relation to the key indicators of the National HIV epidemic and response
• Carry out statistical analyses and provide reports in various formats (graphs, charts, tables) to inform UAC strategic plan formulation, monitoring and evaluation and other needs
• Supervise installation, migration and upgrade of UAC databases
• Maintain and further develop the structures and formats of the UAC databases (E-mapping, M&E, Gender, Situation Room and Research or others], as required, incorporating ideas and amendments from UAC and partner staff, provided they are related to the National HIV epidemic and response
• Carry out Mathematical modeling simulations for the HIWAIDS response
• Perform regular audits and troubleshoot the UAC databases to ensure data integrity and quality
• Support the implementation of NADIC strategy aimed at improving availability of infomiation about HIV and AIDS to intemal and external stakeholders
• Train UAG and Partner staff on use of the databases
• Provide analytical reports to information the development of the Integrated Annual Work plan, quarterly and annual reviews of Integrated Annual Work Plan for UAC and Partner (Self Coordinating Entities, GoU, MDAs,
• Participate in the compilation of quarterly reports to HE the President, OPM, MOFPED, Development Partners and other key stakeholders on status of implementation of the national HIV response in conformity with agreed reporting requirements
• Maintain database disaster recovery procedures to ensure continuous availability and speedy recovery of the UAC databases and provide
• Develop and maintain documentation database design operating manuals for stakeholders of the HIV national response
• Develop and maintain a web interface for the databases and web content management to ensure accessibility to stakeholders
• Evaluate, select and implement new database technologies and analyze such technologies’ suitability for existing infrastructure

Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Management Information Systems, or Statistics/ Mathematics (computer science option}; or its equivalent from a recognized awarding institution
• A post graduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management information Systems, or Statistics)’ Mathematics or its equivalent from a recognized awarding institution

Experience
• Eight (8) years of working experience in a senior management position in Government or an Organization of similar status
• Experience in data programming, processing and analysis through such statistical software programs as STATA, CSPro, SPSS, SOL, VBA
• Demonstrated knowledge of current programming methodologies and practices, including web based applications
• Strong knowledge of Uganda’s HIWAIDS databases and Research products
• Experience in designing the structure of databases and writing appropriate interfaces (e.g. dashboards] and ensure data quality and security.
• Experience in training staff in use of database management software applications
• Knowledge of the DHlS2 system is an added advantage

Competences
• Articulate, analytical and decisive with excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to think independently and work under minimal supervision
• Team work, networking and interpersonal relations
• Knowledge of website and database management and maintenance
• Professional ability to handle sensitive information
• Confidentiality
• Ethics and integrity



Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
If you meet the requirements above and are interested in the position, provide a cover letter expressing interest in the job, a detailed CV, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and copies of previous appointments. Applications indicating the title of the position should be sent to the Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road Ntinda, P.O Box 10779, Kampala or by mail to uac@uac.go.ug . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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