International Rescue Committee Health Information Assistant Vacancies in Uganda

International Rescue Committee Health Information Assistant Vacancies in Uganda

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving are and life changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

The IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting nationals, refugees and various institutions in the country notably the government, community based organizations, the civil society and the private sector.

The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health, peace building, gender-based violence, economic recovery and agribusiness, and children & youth.

https://www.rescue.org/country/uganda. IRC has a country office in Kampala, a regional office in Kitgum, and Moroto. Given the recent conflict outbreak in South Sudan, IRC re-opened the Yumbe Field site office to support refugees being settled in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe District and in Arua District; the IRC is one of the first responders to this emergency situation.

Later as 2018 ended, IRC established activity in the south western Uganda running protection programes, women protection and empowerment and health.

Position: Health information assistant

Reporting to: Monitoring and evaluation officer

Location: SouthWest (Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu,Kagadi, Kyegegwa, Ntoroko) and Mid West (Hoima, Kikuube)

Duration: 10 Months

Job Overview/Summary: **

Under the guidance and supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Health Information Assistant will be based in the field and shall be responsible for providing smooth flow and access to information through records management for action and decision making.

S/he will record data, provide guidance on data recording, compilation, use, reporting and management. S/he will produce and submit Periodic health activity reports.

Expected Outputs:

Ensure the use of standard MoH/Donor data tools and reporting Forms

Facilitate smooth flow and access to information through records management for action and decision making.

Guidance on data recording, use, reporting and management.

Periodic reports submitted.

Duties

and Responsibilities:

Ensure availability and use of Standard/revised HMIS/HIS data tools at all departments of the health facility.

Provide guidance on use of the HMIS/HIS data tools to ensure completeness, consistency, and correctness in filling the registers.

Register all patients, classify/tally and summarize the data according to the acceptable reporting formats.

Promptly provide data on notifiable/integrated disease surveillance and response.

Prepare and timely submit daily, weekly and monthly data from all facility departments for making reports.

Provide feedback to the facility staff on health service provision for decision making.

Enter data into the electronic database.

Impart knowledge and skills to staff by organizing CME sessions, mentorships and review meetings on data management.

Participate in capacity building activities (Trainings, Orientations, Mentorship, meetings etc).

Adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements: Qualification, Skills and experience

Diploma or certificate in Medical records and Health Management Information System from a recognized, licensed and accredited institution with at least one year of progressive experience in health record management –Essential.

Applied Knowledge in use of HMIS/HIS data tools.

Good Computer skills including Ms Excel and Word

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum 1 year work experience in a busy health setting.

Ability to completely record, accurately compile and Produce timely reports.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage).

Flexible and able to work with team in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Language Skills:

Good standard of spoken and written English Language.

Ability to speak any of the languages spoken in South Sudan is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Please send filled IRC application form, cover letter, and CV in one PDF attachment clearly indicating the position - location that you have applied for “Health Information Assistant” to:

UA-IRCJobs@rescue.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Friday 13th February 2019

Please note that if you do not follow the above instructions your application will be automatically disqualified.

All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit.

International Rescue Committee Health Information Assistant Vacancies in Uganda