Background

Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for a Data Manager under the CONNECT4Health Project. The project seeks to strengthen integrated non-communicable disease and mental health care by connecting community, health-facility and follow-up care pathways in Buikwe and Mayuge districts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electronic project databases using REDCap, including data-quality checks and automated cleaning queries.
• Develop data-management, quality-assurance and quality-control procedures and conduct routine database reviews.
• Coordinate and supervise data entry across participating districts and health facilities.
• Support project teams in using data systems and complying with technical, legal and ethical requirements.
• Produce performance reports and visualisations and provide data for quarterly project reports.
• Train project staff in data management and basic statistical analysis.
• Protect project databases and archives against security breaches and data loss.

Qualifications and Desirable Qualities

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics or an equivalent qualification.
• Academic background in Statistics or Medical Statistics.
• At least five years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience in database development, longitudinal data and interoperable data systems.

How to Apply

Submit a one-page typed application letter addressed to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health; an updated curriculum vitae naming at least two referees; and copies of relevant academic certificates. Combine all documents into one PDF file and email it to recruitment@musph.ac.ug, quoting “Application for Data Manager Position – CONNECT4HEALTH Project” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.