Job title: Data Officer (1 position)
Reports to: M&E Officer
Supervises: None
Duty Station: Kiruddu hospital

Job Summary: To determine the suitable database and analysis software; enter data that is used to generate
weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for MJAP activities in accordance with MOH guidelines and procedures

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Receive and review raw data from all program activities daily to make sure it is complete, accurate and consistent.
2. Enter data into the relevant program databases, including UgandaEMR and the Prevention Tracker, every day,
   following the approved formats and standards.
3. Compile program and Ministry of Health reports and submit them on time through the designated reporting
   systems, including DHIS2 and the Prevention Tracker.
4. Back up data daily and keep all data entry databases secure, in line with MJAP’s data security procedures.
5. Give ongoing support and mentorship to data collectors and health workers on correct data collection,
   recording and documentation.
6. Run basic analyses of MJAP program data and prepare brief weekly and monthly reports that feed into quarterly reports for stakeholders.
7. Develop and run data cleaning queries to find and resolve errors, inconsistencies and anomalies, following established data analysis procedures.

Qualifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, information management systems, Economics, Information Technology,
  Computer Science, Social Sciences or related from a recognized institution.
• Additional M&E training is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data management in PEPFAR funded projects/Organizations
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a
  team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated by
  ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and consultants

MJAP is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, evaluating all job applicants solely based on merit, regardless of race,
gender, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, or disability. As an equal opportunity employer, MJAP
does not charge applicants at any stage and is not responsible for losses from fraudulent recruitment activities.  All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line.
Combine all your application documentation, i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents, into one PDF with
names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor addressed to: The Human
Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP). Email: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug NOT later than Thursday, 19th November 2026, at 3:00 pm. For details about advertised position, please visit the website of Makerere University Joint AIDS Program. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by 15th December 2026. Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references including but not limited to appropriate background checks, criminal records, and previous employment findings of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the  job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 25 MB. We do appreciate your interest in working with MJAP, however, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview