Data Base Manager Job at University Research Co., LLC - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Data Base Manager
Jobs at:
University Research Co., LLC
Deadline of this Job:
Friday 9th February, 2018 at 12:00hrs
Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda
Job details:
University Research 60., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services In East Central Uganda Activity (USAID‘s RHITES EC). The purpose of this project is to support the implementation of a comprehensive, integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance. This five-year activity targets t1 districts in East-Central Uganda with an estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and child development services. URC is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position;
Post: Data Base Manager — Jinja
Reports to: Director Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, the Database/ Management information System (MIS) Manager will be responsible for administration, management, design, documentation and evaluation of a variety of database management systems in addition, the successful applicant will perform database and transaction log backups, as well as maintenance and monitoring of database sewer performance.
Qualifications:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelors degree of Statistics (Statistical Computing Option), Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent qualification. Possession of a Post-graduate qualification in the same fields is an added advantage.
- At least four years of recent experience in developing and/or managing health information Systems / databases.
- Demonstrated knowledge of managing medical records.
- Experience with international development activities in Africa and with organizations such USAID, CDC, Ministries of Health is of added advantage.
- Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators, technical areas and interventions.
- Proficiency and hands-on experience in key database programming languages and database management systems such as MySQL, JavaScript
- Ability to solve problems independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Should have a minimum of five years‘experience in IT, Management information Systems and Database Management.
Job application procedure
Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, certificate of good conduct, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references by Friday 9th February, 2018 at 12:00hrs addressed to:
Human Resource Coordinator,
University Research Co., LLC - Centre for Human Services,
Plot 1, East Victoria Close, Mpumudde Division
Jinja, Uganda
E-mail: HR-RHITES-EC@urc-chs.com
While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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