About US:
FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
About USAID CHC Project:
Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC) is a five- year program implemented through a cooperative agreement between the United States Agency for International Development USAID/Uganda) and FHI 360. The program supports the Government of Uganda (GOU) and US government (USG) implementing partners to design and implement quality health communication interventions to contribute to reduction in HIV infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, malaria & tuberculosis.
Job Summary: The Data Manager (Qualitative) will take lead in managing all qualitative data generated as part of health communication Interventions. The Data Manager will be in charge of Quantitative data and will take responsibility for all data management activities while the quantitative data manager is absent. The incumbent will work in liaison with the M&E officers to ensure that qualitative data from all the regional and central offices is compiled, managed, analyzed and reported on time to inform the MEAL Plan. The incumbent is also expected to participate in the conceptualization and implementation of formative assessments and related studies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Take lead in the development of databases to support capturing and processing of qualitative data from regional and Kampala headquarters offices.
Take lead in the overall, tracking, management, processing and analysis of qualitative data
Provide regular technical support to the regional teams in the compilation of qualitative data
Support the compilation of weekly updates and, quarterly and annual reports
Support the compilation of success stories and abstracts for research and knowledge sharing
Takes part in the management of project database review through data quality assessments
Actively participates in the improvement of MER databases based on issues emerging from DQA and new developments in USAID/PEPFAR reporting requirements
Actively participates in collating HMIS data monthly and quarterly as outlined in project M&E plan to enable on-going program planning and adaptation
Works in liaison with M&E and research staff to build the capacity of other project staff to use project databases (and other important data such as HMIS) including data analysis
Works closely with M&E and Knowledge Management staff to build capacity of staff to interpret findings and data use to inform on-going program learning and adaptation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID FHI360 Data Manager (Qualitative) career opportunity should hold a Master’s Degree in Sociology, Demography, Public Health or a related field.
At least three years’ experience in managing qualitative data using electronic platforms.
A minimum of three years’ experience working in health communication, with social and behavioral change communication programs.
Familiarity with how data is structured in databases.
Prior experience in extracting and summarizing HMIS data for program learning and adaptation
Working knowledge of USAID projects, terminology and M&E best practices and requirements preferred.
Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in use of Qualitative software such as Nvivo, Atlas, Ethonograph is required
Demonstrated working knowledge of health communication interventions in Uganda.
Proficient with computer quantitative analysis programs such as; STATA, SPSS, R and SAS is an added advantage.
Organizational and prioritization skills (Candidate must be self-motivated and fast worker).
Proven ability to work both independently and under supervision in a team environment.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the USAID FHI360 project in the aforementioned capacity should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume including salary requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P. O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly indicate the title of the position in the email subject line.
Deadline: 10th March, 2016