Data Officers (2 positions), iTECH Project

About the iTECH project The iTECH project — 'Stillbirth in High Burden Settings: Ample Room for Improvement Using Biomarkers and Ultrasound Technologies' — is implemented through Makerere University Hospital with funding from Wellcome Leap's In Utero Program. The project aims to develop novel clinical tools for use in diagnosing and managing high-risk pregnant women, and to reduce the burden of stillbirths in Uganda, sub-Saharan Africa and globally. The project is recruiting two Data Officers (02 positions) with duty stations in Hoima and Kampala, on full-time engagement.

About the role The Data Officer will provide ongoing technical assistance to the project and facility teams in the recording and management of project-related data in line with the study guidelines. The officer will also assist the Data Manager in the entry, cleaning and analysis of data captured in the study database. The position reports to the Site Manager / Data Manager.

Key responsibilities - Ensure weekly backup of study data, including ultrasound, maternal hemodynamics, laboratory, placenta histology and routine clinical data; - Support with study data entry; - Help site teams to project participant recruitment and follow-up numbers together with the Data Manager; - Handle labelling of study participant forms — including study informed consent forms and lab request forms — by assigning study IDs; - Perform labelling of ultrasound and maternal hemodynamic profiles, and any other data as guided by the line supervisor; - Perform data export from study equipment at the sites; - Help with participant tracking for follow-up study visits and deliveries; - Support the site study team in the timely compilation of daily, weekly and monthly study reports; - Perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Data Manager and Project Manager.

Qualifications, skills and experience - The applicant must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science; - Experience in medical data management is an added advantage; - Should be dynamic and flexible in delivering on strict programme timelines; - Understands client confidentiality and exhibits a high level of ethical conduct; - Has basic computer literacy including word processing, Excel, internet and PowerPoint; - Highly organised and pays attention to detail; - Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; - Should have analytical abilities; - Good communication skills.

Why work on the iTECH project The iTECH project represents a significant investment in improving maternal and newborn health, and its data is central to understanding how to prevent stillbirths in high-burden settings. As a Data Officer, you will be part of a committed research team contributing directly to the generation of reliable evidence. The role offers valuable experience in clinical research data management — including ultrasound, maternal hemodynamics, laboratory and placenta histology data — that can form a strong foundation for a career in health data management and research.

How to apply All applications must be submitted by email to itechprojectug@gmail.com before Friday 4 March 2024 at 5:00 PM. The subject line of your email should read 'Application - (indicate the position) - iTECH Project'. Submit your application — a one-page cover letter, a three-page resume including two referees, and relevant supporting documents — as a single PDF. PDFs exceeding 5MB will be considered ineligible, as will incomplete or inaccurate documents. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, which will be held on 11 March 2024.