Data Entry Clerk(AMREF)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Data Entry Clerk
Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Clinical Officer
Location: Wakiso, Uganda
Deadline: Friday 18th October 2013
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The data entry clerk will keep records and information on clients in electronic and manual forms, retrieve records for Clinical and monitoring purposes and ensure confidentiality and safety of records.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Managing and accounting for financial and other resources
    Keeping records and information on SMC clients
    Sorting, verifying and filing of client records
    Entering client’s Data into MIS and project database
    Updating the program team with records/information.
    Retrieving files for clinicians and program team.
    Compiling and submitting reports to Clinical Officer.
    Adhering to Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Key Performance Indicators:
    Client records and information kept in electronic and manual copies.
    Confidentiality and data safety ensured.
    Records/information availed to authorized persons.
    Periodic reports submitted in a timely manner.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should possess a Diploma in social sciences, Economics, Computer Science or Statistics.
    A minimum of six months relevant experience in data entry.
    Highly organized and sensitive to detail.
    Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and meeting set targets
    Personal integrity, liable and dependable.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.