Data Clerks (3)

Data Clerks – 3 Positions (Lango)

Employer: Local Partner Health Services – North and Southwest
Implemented by: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Funded by: US Department of State

Activity Summary

Local Partner Health Services – North and Southwest is a two-year activity supporting life-saving HIV/TB services, Malaria prevention & treatment, Maternal & Child Health, and Global Health Security across four regions: Lango, Acholi, Kigezi, and Ankole. The activity delivers district-based, integrated quality health packages for these program areas.

General Position Summary

The Data Clerk works under the leadership of the health unit in-charge, supporting the facility team in maintaining strong data quality systems. The role promotes quality data standards at all points of service delivery, ensuring accurate, complete, reliable, and valid data submission with integrity.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Liaise with service delivery units to ensure completeness of data in patient files, e-register/eAFYA entries, and other registers
• Work with health unit departments to ensure timely, accurate, complete, and valid data is generated and submitted to MoH, verifying data before submission
• Analyze monthly summary statistics and compile reports on key program indicators to support QI interventions
• Manage and maintain electronic data systems (EMR, TB-INFO, DHIS2, Prevention Tracker), keeping them updated
• Participate in data cleaning activities per data quality SOPs
• Support weekly surveillance and stock management reporting, and other ad hoc data requests
• Lead facility data use activities, including weekly performance review meetings and generating run charts/performance graphs
• Routinely update facility QI Journals and support clinical teams in updating Audit tools (PMTCT, CALHIV, Adult)
• Support troubleshooting of electronic systems and liaise with technical experts to resolve issues
• Assist healthcare workers with data quality assurance per SOPs and job aids
• Ensure patient-level data (hardcopy and electronic) is securely and regularly backed up on-site and off-site, per data safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Medical Records, Computer Science, or a related field
• Computer literate, with acceptable minimum data entry speed
• Minimum 2 years’ experience handling medical records
• Prior experience with international NGOs, MOH, or public health facilities is an advantage
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Practical experience with routine health information systems at facility, district, or national level
• Knowledge of Uganda EMR, Prevention Tracker, and DHIS2 data entry is an added advantage

How to Apply

Send Application Letter + CV (max 6 pages) combined into one PDF to:

Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
Subject line: Position title
Address: The Head Human Resource, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O. Box 10005, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, 5:00 PM

JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

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